Conventions define PT and PSDB candidates.
The two conventions scheduled for today (30), in Maceió, will formalize the candidacies of federal deputy Paulão, for the PT, and mayor Rui Palmeira (PSDB), who is running for re-election, and will have the support of PP, PDT, DEM, PPS, PR and PROS; the other pre-candidates, João Henrique Caldas (PSB), Cícero Almeida (PMDB), Paulo Memória (PTC) and Gustavo Pessoa (PSol) will make their respective confirmations on Friday (5)
Alagoas 247 - Maceió will officially have two names in the race for mayor of the capital starting this Saturday (30). Rui Palmeira and Paulo Fernandes, Paulão, are expected to be officially nominated by PSDB and PT respectively. The electoral race could have up to seven names.
In addition to PSDB, PP, PDT, DEM, PPS, PR, and PROS will reinforce their support for Rui Palmeira's candidacy in the municipal elections. According to the mayor's press office, during this morning's convention, he will highlight the achievements of his administration in the capital over the past three and a half years and point out the accomplishments and advancements that can be achieved if he remains in charge of the Maceió City Hall.
The PSDB event will take place in the auditorium of the Tiradentes University Center - Unit, located in the Cruz de Almas neighborhood. It is expected that the convention will be attended by city councilors, political leaders, as well as Senator Benedito de Lira (PP) and the Minister of Transport, Maurício Quintela Lessa (PR).
Workers Party
The president of the PT (Workers' Party) directory in Maceió, Ricardo Barbosa, declared that the party will officially nominate Paulão in pursuit of a "more egalitarian and more social" city. According to him, the current situation in Maceió shows that there are various realities and pockets of poverty within the same municipality.
Barbosa stated that negotiations for a coalition with the PCdoB are not progressing and that, therefore, his name should be officially announced at the convention as the vice-presidential candidate. The PCdoB is expected to formally support the pre-candidate Cícero Almeida. Meanwhile, PSOL – which had been considered a possible coalition partner with the PT – decided to launch its own candidate, Professor Gustavo Pessoa.
The party convention will take place starting at 9 AM at the Fênix Club.
Deadline
According to a resolution from the Superior Electoral Court (TSE), conventions can be held until August 5th. Looking to secure party support, João Henrique Caldas (PSB), Cícero Almeida (PMDB), Paulo Memória (PTC), and Gustavo Pessoa (PSol) will confirm their respective candidacies on Friday, August 5th.
During the official naming ceremony for Memória, Senator Fernando Collor (PTC) is expected to be present, thus reinforcing his political support for the group known as G8. Governor Renan Filho and the President of the National Congress, Renan Calheiros (PMDB), are expected to be present at the unveiling of Cícero Almeida's name.
With gazetaweb.com