The SDP/Matosinhos demanded this Monday the “immediate” resignation of the president of the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities (ANMP), the socialist Luisa Salgueiro, after she left on Saturday, a conference in which former President of the Republic Cavaco Silva began to speak.
“This attitude indicates the absence of institutional concepts. PSD Matosinhos has spoken about this several times and reiterates that what matters most to Luisa Salgueiro is PS and not the dignity of the Republic, the institution she heads, the National Association of Portuguese Municipalities, or Matosinhos,” said PSD/Matosinhos council leader Bruno Pereira, quoted in statement.
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During Cavaco Silva’s speech, the mayors of the PS, namely the president of the ANMP, left the room.
The Social Democrat called this attitude “reprehensible”, noting that it has negative consequences at the national and local levels.
Speaking of the “political scandal”, Bruno Pereira realized that Luisa Salgueiro, also the mayor of Matosinhos, has many explanations to give to mayors, regardless of the party from which they were elected.
“And to understand that his position does not humiliate the Portuguese Republic and the position he holds, therefore he must immediately present his position,” he demanded.
If he does not resign, the SDP adviser hopes that at the next meeting of the ANMP, the mayors, especially from the SDP, will make Luis Salgueiro feel that his “rule at the head of this body no longer meets the conditions of governability. “.
In his opinion, democracy requires democratic principles from all politicians, respect for the rule of law and for the opinion of everyone, even if they disagree.
“I have already publicly stated that Luisa Salgueiro should make this post available in the ANMP for legal reasons, and at that time I was criticized by the PS, and not only in the public square, but, after all, in the audit of the work of the State Ministry. came to strengthen the position, protecting me, and remove criticism against me, ”complained Bruno Pereira.
The social democrat cites the fact that the socialist was charged by the prosecutor’s office in the “Operação Teia” case, investigated by the Department of Investigations and Criminal Affairs (DIAP) of Porto, on suspicion of violating public procurement rules. in dozens of direct adjustments.
Lusa contacted Luisa Salgueiro, who refused to respond to PSD’s criticism.
Author: Portuguese
Source: CM Jornal

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