And while the ComPol's total figure is at 71, the UDP puts it at 78 - but we already know that number is incorrect. Minister Musa believes the opposition's numbers are fabricated to instill fear - especially since, based on the poll by Viking Solutions, crime is the number one concern of Belizeans. But that same poll put Musa in the top three most liked politicians, so maybe residents believe he's doing a good job - or maybe they just like his dancing. Here's what he said about the numbers.
Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs
"It is completely fabricated. If you look at the numbers for this last quarter, murders are actually down compared to the first and second quarter of this year. And so there is a drastic reduction in the number of murders for the last three months and I'm sure that your numbers would reflect the same but I just chalked it up to National Convention anxiety setting in for the leader and he wants to be seen to be doing something and of course as Mr Ashcroft's poll suggests, crime is always on the radar. People are concerned about crime and so of course the Leader of the Opposition will try to play on people's emotions but unfortunately it's all fabricated information."
Courtney Menzies:
"Did you review what the poll said about you? What are your thoughts about it?"
Kareem Musa, Minister of Home Affairs
"I think it said I'm the third most favorable politician. I guess i have to continue dancing then."
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