Gonzales Critiques Government’s Disorganized Approach to CPEP

In a recent interview on CCN TV6, The Honourable Marvin Gonzales, MP, criticized the government’s handling of the Community-Based Environmental Protection and Enhancement Programme (CPEP) and the Unemployment Relief Programme (URP). He described the administration’s approach as chaotic and driven by political motives rather than a well-thought-out strategy. Gonzales expressed concern over the decision to potentially lay off 11,000 workers, labeling it as irresponsible and lacking a coherent plan. He further accused the government of failing to provide policy direction, structure, and transparency, coining the phrase “governance by VAPS” to highlight the absence of a systematic approach, implying that the government’s actions are more about political revenge than effective governance.