Where is the accurate ESP Payment lists?

The Opposition Leader points out that the public mind is animated by what appears to be self-serving and self-interested allocation decisions.

“It is neither right nor healthy that the public are left to speculate as to the reasons for the government’s refusal to publish the list of ESP beneficiaries. It appears that political considerations and connections have played a significant role in influencing the allocations of ESP payments. If this is the case, it merely confirms public fears of misallocation of public funds based on political patronage.”

He said if the allocations are politically determined, then the economic impact is unlikely to be as productive as is hoped.

“I repeat my call on the Minister and PS Finance to do the right thing and publish the list of beneficiaries and corresponding amounts received to clear the public mind, and affirm the government’s decision making”.