Lugo's BNG Denounces Baseless Misappropriation Accusations by PP's Elena Candia
Lugo's BNG refutes misappropriation accusations by PP's Elena Candia, demanding retraction or resignation amid heightened local political tensions.
- • Rubén Arroxo to pursue legal action after false misappropriation claims by Elena Candia.
- • Accusations stem from a corrected administrative error with an invoice from Lugo Máxico 2025.
- • BNG officials condemn the allegations as defamatory and demand a public apology or Candia's resignation.
- • BNG emphasizes Lugo's hardworking community and calls for ethical political discourse.
Key details
The political climate in Lugo has been stirred by serious accusations from the Partido Popular (PP) spokesperson, Elena Candia, who alleged misappropriation within the local government. In response, Rubén Arroxo, spokesperson for the BNG in Lugo, alongside local BNG officials including Antón Bao, rejected these claims as unfounded and damaging to the city's political integrity. Arroxo plans to escalate the matter to the legal cabinet, highlighting that the accusation focused on a corrected administrative error concerning an invoice related to the canceled Lugo Máxico 2025 event, not corruption. With approximately 400 invoices processed daily by the Concello, occasional errors are routine and managed through internal controls, Arroxo clarified.
Arroxo described Candia's accusations as of "extreme gravity" and “unacceptable,” demanding a public retraction or her resignation, asserting, "Lugo is a city of hardworking people who should not be embroiled in artificial conflicts." Antón Bao criticized the PP's strategy as one based on misinformation unworthy of Lugo's political discourse.
This incident underscores a tense political clash, with BNG leaders calling for ethical conduct and respect to preserve Lugo's political reputation. The ongoing dispute highlights the challenges local politics face when accusations risk undermining trust and stability within the community.
This article was synthesized and translated from native language sources to provide English-speaking readers with local perspectives.