It is evident, therefore, in the view of the Public Electoral Ministry, the impact caused on the normality and legitimacy of the election, indicating the breach of equality between the competitors competing for the head of the State Executive in 2022 and the influence of the social program questioned on the outcome of the election.
Antonio Henrique de Amorim Cadete, MPE attorney
The MPE also refuted the justification that the program was created to help those affected by the pandemic. The prosecutor’s assessment was that, in 2022, there was no longer a state decree of public calamity due to Covid-19 that would justify the delivery of basic food baskets. The argument for aid to those affected by rain in Alagoas was still rejected.
The vice-governor was also the target of a demonstration for impeachment. The MPE said he did not see Ronaldo Lessa (PDT) as one of the authors of the program’s idealization, but stated that he benefited. Therefore, he should also have his diploma revoked.
Paulo Dantas is an ally of Renan Calheiros (MDB) in Alagoas. The senator, in turn, is a political opponent of the president of the Chamber, Arthur Lira (PP), in the state.
O UOL contacted the government of Alagoas, but received no response. In case of manifestation, this text will be updated.
