João: "I don't support Amorim, because he never told me he would be a candidate."
Mayor João Alves Filho stated this Thursday (2) that his candidacy is not likely and recalled that this anticipation of the electoral race is not good for the population; “I do not intend to be a candidate in 2014 and I think that dealing with this issue in advance does not benefit the population”; regarding support for the Amorim family, he preferred to equivocate.
Tirzah Braga, contributing to Sergipe 247 - With just over a year to go before the start of the 2014 election campaign, Mayor João Alves Filho (DEM) avoids the subject of a possible candidacy for Governor of Sergipe. Considered a favorite in the upcoming elections, João Alves prefers to remain neutral.
At the Cabaret de Quinta event, this topic was a favorite among the journalists present. "Yes, I will be a candidate...", the mayor said jokingly after the questions, before adding: "I'm running to be an excellent mayor for Aracaju."
João Alves stated that his candidacy is unlikely and reminded everyone that this early start to the election is not good for the population. “I don't intend to be a candidate in 2014, and I think addressing this issue prematurely doesn't benefit the population. It's too early,” he said. He further stated that it is a mistake for the likely presidential candidates to already be discussing this topic. “I learned from Tancredo Neves that politics is only done according to the conditions of the day. There has been a mistake in national politics. This is not the time,” he opined.
When questioned about an alliance with the Amorim brothers, João Alves dodged the question and did not give a positive indication. "I do not support Senator Eduardo Amorim, as he never told me he would be a candidate for Governor of the State," he stated.