Wale urges police to initiate investigations into ESP

Leader of Opposition Hon Matthew Wale has called on the police to initiate immediate criminal investigations into the Economic Stimulus Package (ESP) report.

In a statement today, Hon Wale said investigations must proceed with technical support for police in financial expertise for the investigations.

Hon Wale said the report findings are deeply troubling. 

He said that the report provides sufficient evidence for police to proceed with criminal investigations.

“Pursue every lead,” the Opposition Leader said.

He said his office has been informed that some very senior politicians and government officials are implicated in the report findings.

He added that no one is above accountability and urged the Police to resist any pressures that might compromise the integrity of the investigations.

Meanwhile, he commended the Auditor General and his officers for their diligent work producing a very clear report that pointed towards serious misappropriation of public funds.

The Opposition Leader urged the public to remain interested and engaged in the ESP investigations to ensure they are conducted thoroughly and transparently.

Hon Wale expressed his office’s anticipation for the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) when it will delve into the details of the ESP report at the appropriate time.

He also encouraged the AG to apply the same level of diligence with the Pacific Games special audit.

“We cannot continue to sit back and watch whilst these evil deeds are happening,” he said.

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Opposition statement