WILLEMSTAD – Prime Minister and MFK political leader Gilmar Pisas has acknowledged that the ongoing public statements and political positions taken by Member of Parliament Javier Silvania are creating frustration and irritation within the ruling party. However, Pisas maintains that MFK is not facing a fundamental political conflict with Silvania and remains hopeful that internal discussions will lead to a workable solution.
Speaking to the media about the situation, Pisas confirmed that conversations have taken place with Silvania in an effort to address differences that have become increasingly visible through public statements and social media.
According to the prime minister, Silvania is entitled to express his political views and carry out his responsibilities as a member of Parliament. Nevertheless, the manner in which those positions are communicated has become a source of concern within MFK.
Pisas explained that some of Silvania's public statements have affected fellow party members, including ministers who must continue carrying out their responsibilities in government.
He acknowledged that the situation has generated irritation internally, particularly when political disagreements are expressed publicly rather than addressed through established channels of communication.
The prime minister emphasized that MFK does not object to Silvania having independent political opinions.
"MFK has no problem," Pisas said, explaining that Silvania has the right to conduct his political activities and express his positions.
However, he indicated that the party must find a way to deal with the constant public interventions and their impact on internal relations.
Pisas suggested that the political positions taken by Silvania can sometimes be interpreted differently by other members of the party, creating feelings of appreciation in some cases and frustration or irritation in others.
The prime minister also indicated that MFK has held internal meetings and discussions aimed at addressing the situation.
One of the possible solutions involves establishing clearer working arrangements between Silvania, the party leadership, and government ministers.
Such arrangements could help define how parliamentary questions, political concerns, and disagreements are communicated and handled.
Pisas expressed hope that these discussions would produce agreements allowing Silvania to continue fulfilling his parliamentary responsibilities while maintaining a constructive relationship with the party and government.
The prime minister's comments highlight the challenges facing MFK as it attempts to maintain internal cooperation while accommodating a parliamentarian who has increasingly taken public positions on sensitive political issues.
Despite acknowledging the frustration within the party, Pisas did not indicate that disciplinary measures against Silvania were being prepared.
Instead, he emphasized dialogue and the importance of finding a solution that would allow the party to move forward.
For now, MFK's leadership appears determined to resolve the tensions through internal communication rather than allowing the disagreements to develop into a more serious political confrontation.