The wanted posters distributed by progressive group Akbayan were nothing but a ‘cheap political stunt,’ according to former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque.
In a status update on his official Facebook account, Roque dismissed the attempt of the said party-list group reportedly to help law enforcement authorities locate him.
Roque said Akbayan should have been more concerned about fighting for ordinary Filipinos instead of engaging in such activities.
“It is saddening that they (Akbayan) seem blind, mute, and deaf when it comes to issues that affect more Filipinos such as the expropriation of PhilHealth funds. They paid more attention to someone like me, who is a private citizen,” he said in Filipino.
Akbayan plastered at least 100 wanted posters of Roque on Friday after skipping the recent House Quad Committee hearings over his alleged involvement in the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) issue.
Roque was cited in contempt by the House lawmakers. He was issued a warrant for his arrest to compel his attendance. He was also considered a ‘fugitive,’ which the former Cabinet official strongly objected to.
“I am not a fugitive. I have not violated any law… I no longer expect truth and fairness from Quad Comm, which is not even a legal court,” he said in a separate post.
