Another former PUP Minister who's declared an interest in re-entering politics is Amin Hegar. He told us last week why he's retracting his endorsement of Patrick Jason Andrews in Belmopan. But, Deputy Leader For the West Julius Espat says that Hegar can't run because he'd be going back on his word. But what does the party leader have to say? We asked him today:…
Hon. Francis Fonseca - Leader of the Opposition
"The door is not closed on Mr. Hegar, he has not yet applied for Belmopan despite everything you've been hearing. When Mr. Hegar applies then his application will be vetted by various committees of the party and the National Executive. What I said earlier s that his actions over the past two weeks have to form a part of that discussion."
Jules Vasquez
"Will that factor into the deliberations?"
Hon. Francis Fonseca
"Well, it's in my view not a mis-statement because he spoke with me on the matter directly and in fact very recently has met with me again. I would not characterize what he did as a mis-statement and I think all of his actions in respect of withdrawing and publicly endorsing another candidate - those are issues that I deem relevant to the application process."
Jules Vasquez
"If he reneges on them...."
Hon. Francis Fonseca
"It's relevant consideration."
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