Kelton Dalso says one controversy convinced him it was time to return to active politics.

Opposition candidate Kelton Dalso says the so-called “vehicle gate” controversy was a decisive factor in his decision to re-enter frontline politics, describing it as emblematic of deeper accountability failures in government.

Speaking during a Twin Island Media Live interview on Saturday, Dalso said the issue exposed blurred lines between state resources and private benefit, and reinforced his belief that public officials were not being held to proper standards.

Dalso said the controversy, which involved questions surrounding the procurement and use of government vehicles, reflected what he described as a broader culture of impunity, where explanations were offered without meaningful consequences or independent scrutiny.

He argued that the matter underscored a growing disconnect between political leadership and citizens, particularly when decisions involving public funds are treated as settled simply because an explanation is given.

Dalso said remaining on the sidelines in the face of such developments would have amounted to accepting what he views as the steady erosion of accountability in public life.

He added that the issue strengthened his resolve to join efforts aimed at restoring transparency and reinforcing clear boundaries between state authority and private interests.