-flags political activist’s false claims

THE ministry of Agriculture, on Wednesday, confirmed that an investigation is ongoing at the Guyana Marketing Cooperation (GMC), while debunking ‘unsubstantiated’ claims made by one, Mark Benschop, a well-known A Partnership for National Unity (APNU) political activist.
The Ministry in a statement in response to the claims made by Benschop clarified that its Head Office is not involved in the purchase or sale of chicken or eggs, as implied by the post, noting that the responsibility for those matters falls under the jurisdiction of the Guyana Marketing Corporation (GMC).
“In recent weeks, the Honourable Minister initiated an audit and investigation into certain irregularities and discrepancies within the GMC. It is important to note that this is a transparent process to ensure accountability and rectify any administrative lapses,” the statement further read.
According to the Ministry, the timing of the ‘misleading post’ was unfortunate and intended to distract from the ongoing investigation at the GMC.

“We urge members of the public not to be swayed by baseless accusations and to await the outcome of the official investigations which are being conducted with the highest level of integrity.”
The ministry further highlighted its commitment in executing its mandate of serving the people of Guyana and ensuring that all aspects of its operations are transparent and accountable.
“We will continue to work diligently for the benefit of the agricultural sector and the citizens of our country,” the Ministry said.