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Does Musa Support Martinez Or Melhem In Toledo East?
Fri, May 3, 2024
And we also asked the Minister who he's supporting in Toledo East. With the passing of Mike Espat, a bi-election needs to be held to fill the area rep role.

And for that the PUP needs to pick one candidate. A number of persons have so far shown interest - most prominently Dr Osmond Martinez, the CEO in the Ministry of Economic Development, and Melhem Espat, who is Mike Espat's son. We asked Musa who he's supporting.

Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs
"I think both candidates bring a huge value to the table in terms of their candidacy and it's pretty much going to secure the People's United Party another victory at the polls in Toledo East, I think the family at this time and all the mourners are just grieving the passing of our beloved Iron Mike as I like to call him and so I haven't put much thought to it but I'm certain that the best candidate will be chosen at the end of the day to represent Toledo East."

Reporter:
"What were your thoughts when you heard Mr Luke Espat mention legacy and he referred to your brother taking over for your father in Fort George."

Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs
"I think in terms of legacies in the country, there are certain families that have by their very nature gotten into politics and so it's no just in Fort George, like I think he mentioned other divisions as well and so it's very obvious that you have certain families that are inclined to offer themselves in political office."

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