President Daniel Noboa criticizes the use of public officials for party purposes and supports actions by the Ministry of Labor
President Daniel Noboa criticized the alleged use of public institutions for political mobilizations and backed the Ministry of Labor's actions following an inspection revealing pressures on officials to attend political marches.
President Daniel Noboa has publicly criticized the purported usage of public institutions managed by the Revolución Ciudadana for political mobilizations. This comes in light of claims that public officials were pressured to participate in political marches. Noboa's comments were made during an interview with Radio Canela, where he mentioned that inspections conducted by the Ministry of Labor uncovered significant absences of staff in the Prefecture of Pichincha, suggesting that many were involved in these political activities instead of fulfilling their public duties.
In response to the situation, the Minister of Labor, Harold Burbano, reported that the Ministry's inspection revealed not only passive participation but also aggressive behavior from a public servant who allegedly assaulted an inspector and tampered with records. This situation has raised significant concerns regarding the ethical use of public resources and the implications of public officials engaging in partisan actions while neglecting their responsibilities. To address this, the case has been referred to the Contraloría (Comptroller) and the Fiscalía (Prosecutor's Office) for further investigation.
Noboa's remarks underscore the tension in Ecuadorian politics regarding the role of public institutions and the accountability of officials to maintain neutrality rather than engage in partisan activities. His strong stance indicates a commitment to upholding public office integrity and ensuring that civil servants prioritize their roles within government structures, particularly in the face of growing political mobilization efforts by parties like the Revolución Ciudadana. This incident may initiate broader discussions on the ethical implications of public service and political involvement in Ecuador.