Musa Sees Nothing Wrong With Opposition Leader Meeting Lord Ashcroft

Government Minister Kareem Musa says he sees no issue with Opposition Leader Tracy Taegar-Panton meeting with British billionaire Lord Michael Ashcroft, pushing back against claims that such engagements are improper or politically troubling.  Musa made the comments amid renewed public discussion over meetings between political figures and Ashcroft, a long-standing and influential investor in Belize, particularly in the telecommunications, banking, and tourism sectors. Speaking on the matter, Musa emphasized that dialogue with major investors, regardless of political affiliation, is neither unusual nor inappropriate, noting that engagement does not automatically translate into political alignment or endorsement.  Musa says he himself has, on occasion, met with Lord Ashcroft, stressing that such meetings are part of governance and responsible leadership.