In a public meeting that sparked much discussion in Parliament, the management of the FUTURO faction and Minister Geoffrey Wever was sharply questioned. In public meeting No. 17, held on June 23rd, the “Installation of a budgetary fund for investment” was discussed. However, the way this debate was handled, along with the alleged attempt to divert attention from its connection to the Kingdom Act HOFA, raises red flags regarding transparency and the position of this faction in defending our country’s autonomy.
A suspicious silence in Parliament The public meeting stood out for a lack of clarity that is causing concern in the political sphere. While the agenda item was the creation of an investment fund, the reality hidden behind this law is the direct link to the Kingdom Act HOFA (Houdbaarheid Financiën Aruba) through the back door. Many are questioning why the government and its supporters in Parliament are so reluctant to admit the influence of this financial supervision law on the proposed fund.
Muzanne Wever vs. the people’s interest During the meeting, MP Muzanne Wever chose to spearhead the defense of her minister, Geoffrey Wever, instead of putting the interests of the people of Aruba first. This action was categorized as a “blind defense” strategy. The main criticism is that, instead of confronting the reality of the law and explaining the direct consequences for our autonomy to the people, the MP tried to minimize the presence of HOFA in the investment fund law. This effort to “cover up” the reality of the minister’s management is seen as an attempt to prevent the true face of FUTURO from emerging: a face of “surrender” to the Netherlands.
The danger of an uncontrolled fund The political opposition’s concern goes beyond just the parliamentary discussion. This investment fund, which has the fingerprints of HOFA in its structure, is viewed as an instrument that could strip away the necessary financial control. Without a clear view of how public money is used and without proper controls, there is a risk that this fund could become a financial disaster. The question remaining is: Why is there such fear of openly debating the link between the investment fund and HOFA and LWHO?
Betrayal of their oath Parliamentarians took an oath to protect the interests of the Country of Aruba and its people. The stance adopted by the FUTURO faction is seen by many as a lack of capacity and a negligence of this sacred duty. The discussion surrounding the “budgetary investment fund” is merely the tip of the iceberg. The people demand clarity and a firm stance against any measure that could surrender Aruba’s sovereignty.