Minister Holder denies allegation of sexual assault at Agriculture Ministry

Agriculture Minister Noel Holder yesterday rejected an allegation in email correspondence which stated that the wife of a staff member was sexually assaulted at his ministry by an official.

The allegation was contained in a letter purported to be written by an Arnold Sanasie and widely circulated.

After becoming aware of the allegation, Holder, at an emergency press conference, denied having any knowledge about the incident.