Senator Bong Go addressed the affidavit of retired police colonel Royina Garma, who is accused of participating in a murder plot.

Go dismissed her allegations, calling them diversionary tactics intended to shift focus away from the real issue at hand.

“The Affidavit and statements of Col. Garma during the recent Quadcomm hearing are clear diversionary tactics to muddle the true issue she is facing – her participation in an alleged murder plot,” he said, referring to the murder of retired police general and Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office board secretary Wesley Barayuga in 2019.

The senator emphasized that such unsubstantiated and malicious claims have no place in a legitimate investigation, urging the Senate to ensure fairness and impartiality.

“Malicious and unsubstantiated statements should have no place in any credible investigation. I would strongly encourage the Senate to conduct an impartial investigation on these allegations,” according to him.

Go reiterated his commitment to the Filipino people, asserting that while he prefers to focus on his public service work, he will not allow his name to be tarnished by baseless accusations.

“Palagi kong sinasabi, karapatan ng taumbayan na malaman ang katotohanan. Doon lang sana tayo sa totoo at tama. Kilala n’yo po ako. Mas gusto kong magtrabaho at magserbisyo lamang sa kapwa ko Pilipino pero kung sariling pangalan ko na ang nadudungisan, hindi ako papayag dyan,” he stated.

Garma earlier claimed that former president Rodrigo Duterte funded the war on drugs.