A local timber exporter has claimed the Minister of Forestry and Research Bodo Dettke has allegedly misused and abused his powers to stop him carrying out logging activities and community development.
Director of SLH Timber Corporation Limited Donation Damikura alleged Mr Dettke recently used his powers as Minister to advise the Commissioner of Forests against renewing his timber export licence.
Mr Damikura said he was recently served with a letter from the Ministry of Forestry that they will suspend his licence – an order he claimed has corrupt elements.