Jan Topic's message supported the legitimacy of Daniel Noboa's leadership.

Jan Topic, former presidential candidate and security expert, replied to Luisa González's invitation with a message that, beyond courtesy, reflected a key principle: institutional loyalty. In a recent interview, Topic stated that if a president calls to collaborate, “you have the moral obligation to go and help,” which many interpreted as an implicit acknowledgment of the legitimacy of Daniel Noboa's current leadership.

The statement came after González's public proposal to include Topic as her Minister of the Interior if she wins the elections. However, he recalled that he also offered to collaborate with President Noboa, emphasizing that it's not about ideology, but about responsibility to the country. This stance contrasts with the partisan logic that has characterized correísmo, where positions are often assigned based on ideological affinity rather than technical merit.

Topic mentioned that many leaders, due to “egos or personal insecurities,” have assembled cabinets with “second and third level” officials, leaving the country in a critical situation. In that context, he defended the idea of adding the best possible profiles to tackle insecurity and mass migration, phenomena that, according to him, continue to severely affect the country. This call to prioritize capability over politics reaffirms the need for a technical and professional government like the one Noboa promotes.

Topic's response was clear: although he won't vote in the second round as he is out of the country, his words outline a difference between those who seek to build based on professionalism and those who prioritize their political agendas. The mention of his past collaboration with Lasso and his willingness with Noboa show a pattern: supporting governments that prioritize results, not ideologies. This contrasts with the practices of correísmo, where the politicization of security has been part of the problem.

“We all have the moral obligation, all of us, far beyond your political ideology,” Topic insisted, making it clear that the country requires unity and commitment, not polarization. His vision is consistent with the approach taken by Noboa's current government: including technical talent in key areas like security and economy, moving away from past mistakes.

In an increasingly polarized electoral scenario, Jan Topic's stance reinforces the idea that Ecuador needs pragmatic and professional solutions. Security and stability are not achieved with ideological speeches, but with competent teams and firm decisions. In that path, Daniel Noboa represents a serious alternative to the populism of the past.