Minister Julius Espat: ‘Iron Mike was disrespected by CEO’

By Breaking Belize News Staff: On Monday night, news of the death of Toledo East Area Representative, Mike Espat sent shockwaves throughout the country.

Iron Mike was a 6-term Area Representative who represented his people fiercely lobbying for their needs.

Prior to his death, Espat’s campaign was in full gear and he was also publicly challenged for his seat by his CEO in the Ministry of Economic Development.

CEO Osmond Martinez launched a social media campaign and indicated that once applications were open, he would apply.

Meanwhile, sources said that Mike was grooming his son Melhem to contest the Toledo East seat.

Mike’s colleague, Minister of Infrastructure Development and Housing Julius Espat said that Mike was disrespected.

“He was disrespected. His CEO went out to do something that was not authorized by the executive of the Peoples United Party. No, I am. I’m executive member. And no, nothing was told to us. And and he was disrespected. His dignity was taken away. This man has won five times. This man, won six times. This man beat us up in cabinet whenever he come or whenever he sees us. Nothing for himself. Always for his village, for his people. My CEO and I and my chief get texts from him on a daily basis. One time I even blocked him and I told him, Mike I will block you because I am tired of you texting me. But I can tell him that, he is my first cousin. And we have similar personalities so we know how to handle each other.

Regrettably the loved ones that we have love it,” Julius explained.

Minister Julius said that he reached out to Mike and offered his support.

“But we are passionate. He was disrespected and and I stand by that. And I called him and I said, Mike, whats happening? And I could feel it in his…. Mike is not emotional, but I am. He isnt. But I sensed it. And my God, one week after the man dropped dead. He should never have been disrespected. And I dont have anything against anybody vying for political office. But to make your CEO. CEO, I hope you dont do this. To make your CEO call, because Mike told me you know, he said they called me and they told me I want to hire you to advise me to run against you. You you can imagine that?,” Julius added.

Minister Julius also reiterated that he believes it was a matter of principle and respect.

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