In spite of oil’s corruptible nature…AFC Executives are not bribable – Gaskin

Aug 18, 2017, News, https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...not-bribable-gaskin/

By Kiana Wilburg
While there are a number of instances where oil has led many governments down the dark road of corruption, the Alliance For Change (AFC) is insisting that Guyana’s officials would not be led astray.

The Party’s Executive members echoed these sentiments, among other assertions, during a press conference that was held at its Kitty headquarters.

Specifically making this statement yesterday was Dominic Gaskin, who is currently the Minister of Business.

The politician said that the oil find by the USA multinational company, ExxonMobil is a significant one. He noted, however, that the Government has the support of a number of advisors when it comes to charting the way forward for the development of such a crucial industry.

“What we have been told by a lot of advisors is that we could have done a lot worse in choosing a partner for this particular project. Exxon is a fairly reputable company as far as oil companies go and we could have done a lot worse. I take comfort in that.”

In fact, Gaskin noted that Guyana has done a lot, while referring to the fact that there have been several companies which were operating in the nation’s forestry sector with huge concessions.

He said, “So I don’t know why we are agonizing over doing business with a large international company. That company is accountable. It is accountable in the country in which it operates, in which it is headquartered. So like I said, we could have done worse.”

Gaskin went further to state that Guyanese should not look to talk themselves out of the biggest economic project that it has ever seen.

“We need to be a lot more positive. This is an extremely positive development. We can pick at it and find all the bad things about it, but as a government, we can assure you we are not going to be the ones taking money from anybody to do anything underhanded…I can speak for all of our AFC Executives, we are not bribable,” expressed Gaskin.

EQUATORIAL GUINEA
It was on Monday that Kaieteur News carried an article which showed how the friends and families connected to the government of Equatorial Guinea live lifestyles fit for kings and queens.

These “selected” individuals can happily enjoy their riches today, much to the credit of ExxonMobil.

But a damning investigation later revealed that the source of their wealth was due to the fact that ExxonMobil was funneling millions of dollars into a private account belonging to the Government, and was also granting contracts to the friends and family members connected to the government of Equatorial Guinea.

In spite of oil’s corruptible nature…AFC Executives are not bribable – Gaskin

Aug 18, 2017, News, https://www.kaieteurnewsonline...not-bribable-gaskin/

“We need to be a lot more positive. This is an extremely positive development. We can pick at it and find all the bad things about it, but as a government, we can assure you we are not going to be the ones taking money from anybody to do anything underhanded…I can speak for all of our AFC Executives, we are not bribable,” expressed Gaskin.

Interesting comment ... will be determined in time.

Gilbakka believes AFC executives are not bribable, just as he believes Jesus Christ, Mother Teresa and even God were bribable. 

These jackasses jump up and declare themselves incorruptible.  What we need is not lip service but legislation and enforcement in place to prevent corruption.  Its seems like animal farm all over again. 

HAHAHA But he IS saying PNC take BRIBES like you drink Tea every morning.

Gilbakka posted:

Gilbakka believes AFC executives are not bribable, just as he believes Jesus Christ, Mother Teresa and even God were bribable. 

Is he insinuating that the PNC folks might be open to being bribed? Maybe he is on to something. Harmon might have a talk with Moses and Khemmo.

Stupid statement by Gaskin.

I was among these bannas, Stupid statement from Gaskin.  The AFC displayed tendencies of corruption even when they had nothing!  I don't say everyone was, but enough are!!  It's was nepotistic corruption which caused the fracture of the NY and Canada AFC wings!

There was but ONE incorruptible politician (couple), the two elder Jagans!