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.
