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“I will not interfere or interfere in specific research topics and, unlike other politicians, I will not explain which case ‘has perspective’ and which does not ‘fall’. I know one thing: the so-called practice of politicians looking for scapegoats must come to an end, and leaders must take responsibility for the good and bad actions of their teams. The Minister of Health, A. Veryga, will have to answer the accumulated questions. Not for me, but for the public and the competent authorities, ”wrote G. Nausėda on Facebook.
He called the president’s calls strange
According to ELTA, Health Minister A. Veryga believes that the accusations made by law enforcement agencies to Deputy Minister Lina Jaruševičienė are out of the question and will be dismissed in the near future if all answers are given. The Minister also states that he does not understand President Nausėda’s requests for explanations as soon as possible. According to A. Veryga, during the pandemic, the presidency closely followed the entire situation.
“The indications to come back and explain to me are also strange, because throughout the SAM COVID-19 headquarters, the representatives of the Presidency connected to the headquarters every morning and looked and saw the whole situation. He saw the same when we shared the work, “A. Veryga told LRT radio.
When asked if the accusations against L. Jaruševičienė were unfounded, A. Veryga replied that they were.
“In my opinion, yes, and in practice I have no doubt that these accusations will be dropped if detailed explanations are provided. I really believe it and hope so. But as I said, the shadow is cast and tries to imagine how people who do not they counted the time and (…) they took responsibility, they did and they worked, now they are in a situation where they are accused of abuse. It is really incomprehensible to me, “he said.
Mr. Veryga also stated that he had no objections to the Deputy Minister’s work.
“It just came to our attention then. I hope that what happens to the Vice Minister does not motivate other members of the team to work. Because the accusations that are being made that the mandate has been exceeded … It is basically the work that has been delegated to other ministers in unusual circumstances, it shows a complete misunderstanding of the previous situation during the pandemic. I don’t have the slightest criticism of the vice minister and I am really grateful for the work, “he said.
“The deputy minister decided to leave the team not because she believes guilty, but because every Lithuanian citizen could prove his innocence, to defend himself without being a member of the political team,” he said.
As ELTA already announced, on Monday, law enforcement agencies reported the allegations to the Deputy Minister of Health, L. Jaruševičienė.
According to the Financial Crimes Investigation Service (FNTT), the ongoing investigation into the 6 million L. Jaruševičienė is suspected of possible abuse of power and abuse of power. That same Monday, the deputy minister filed a request for dismissal.
Two weeks ago, the Special Investigation Service (STT) reported an ongoing pretrial investigation into alleged illegal activity involving the purchase of high-value coronavirus reagents. Suspicions of the effects of trafficking were made to the then president of the Oncology Patients Association (POLA) Šarūnas Narbutas. He resigned these charges on suspicion.
President Gitanas Nausėda claims that Health Minister Aurelijus Veryga cannot stay out, and urged the minister to return from vacation and give answers when accusations were made against Lina Jaruševičienė, a member of his political trust team.
Mr Veryga will not return from leave sooner: I have discussed the issue of leave with the Prime Minister
Veryga also said that their immediate leader was Prime Minister Saulius Skvernelis and that he had discussed the situation with him. He said he had not received calls from the prime minister to return from leave or to resign.
I also discussed the situation with my manager, the Prime Minister, gave him all the necessary explanations and also discussed the license issues. I could only remind you that decisions about my license as a minister are made by my manager. I did not receive any calls from the Prime Minister (return from vacation – ELTA), ”said the Minister.
Although the opposition offered the minister his resignation, Veryga assured him that he had no intention of doing so.
“I do not see the need to withdraw. I believe and hope that after detailed explanations it is already clear to the services that the vice minister was not to blame for this situation,” he said.
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