Espat Says Briceno Should Be Discpline

In the recording John Briceno said in the last general elections, Cayo South area representative Julius Espat was in control of the money and kept it to himself instead of spreading it around, costing the PUP at least two seats in the Cayo District. Opposition Leader said the allegation is untrue; Espat also shared his comments.

LEADER OF OPPOSITION, HON. FRANCIS FONSECA

“You have to understand the history of the relationship with John Briceno and I. I came into the People’s United Party because of John Briceno. I served under him from 2009 until 2012 I was his most loyal soldier, I was his treasurer so he knows how I operate he knows how accountable I am and that is why it was disappointing to me with what he said and I requested an apology from him in private and he hasn’t given it to me and therefore I continue requesting an apology but to me it is over meaning I have made my statement, I stand for what I believe in and if he doesn’t want to apologize that is a manly decision of him on his part.”

JULES VASQUEZ, CHANNEL 7

“Should he be sanctioned by the PUP for the things he said about the party?”

LEADER OF OPPOSITION, HON. FRANCIS FONSECA

“Of course, I believe so.”

JULES VASQUEZ, CHANNEL 7

“Suspended?”

LEADER OF OPPOSITION, HON. FRANCIS FONSECA

“I don’t know what level but there would be discipline in our party and what he has done is against the principles of the People’s United Party and he should be disciplined one way or the other.”

Espat said he is of the opinion that Briceno should be disciplined.

 HON. JULIUS ESPAT

“We were in discussion and I said ‘If the honorable John Briceno does not apologize for what he said to me’ and I was specific ‘therefore there should be disciplinary actions taken because how can I go to war with a man that I can’t trust anymore? If he apologizes to me then it is over, we move on. It’s like if you are having a marital problem with your wife and you apologize and you move on but if you and your wife can’t work it out that leads to a divorce it is natural human nature.”