Motta is received as Mayor at Lira Party

Probable new president of the House of Representatives (Republicans-PB) was received by politicians from almost all shades as the head of the Casa Baixa at a dinner on Friday (31.jan.2025) performed by (PP-AL), which leaves the command of the Chamber this Saturday (1st.Fev.2025).

With a candidacy built over the past few months in negotiations that have involved the president (PT) and chiefs of the center and right and left parties, Motta reaches the election with a wide advantage, virtually no risk of defeat. Deputies present at dinner commented, in a joke, about the climate of “Won”. They said that this Saturday’s dispute (1.FEV) is defined and that the candidate, in reference to Motta, does not need to ask for votes.

Motta arrived at dinner at 10:45 pm. Asked by journalists about the comments, he said he was campaigning. I had already gone to a dinner with the Ceará bench and would have another 2 other appointments at night.

Watch the reception from Lira to Motta (51s):

In contrast to the certainty of the victory of the Congressman of Republicans, deputies took advantage of the meeting to ask for votes for other positions of the Board of Directors. The deputy (PL-RJ), who claims the 1st Vice Presidency, traveled the conversation wheels to reinforce his candidacy.

In addition to Lira, 2 other important godparents of Motta’s candidacy were present. The president of the PP and Senator, (PI), arrived early in the party and stayed for a short time. He left hours before Motta arrived. The former mayor (Republicans-RJ) appeared around midnight accompanied by his daughter, the federal deputy (União Brasil-RJ). He greeted Motta, Lira and other deputies, told reporters and soon left.

The deputy (Novo-RS), who is also a candidate for presidency of the House, attended dinner. He took the opportunity to ask for votes and present his campaign platform.

Ministerial reform was one of the main themes of the night on conversation wheels. It is practically consensus to understand that Lula needs to reorganize his government because there are faults on the team today. The president of the PT and the deputy (PR), who should take over the General Secretariat of the Presidency, attended dinner. The government leader in the House, (PT-CE), was also present.

The leader of MDB, (AL), was called “New Padilha” in reference to the bet that he could replace the minister (institutional relations). Asked, he denied the possibility.

Also attended to dinner the deputy (União Brasil-BA). He was a candidate for Lira’s succession, but had to give up the endeavor after the Alagoas of supporting him and started to endorse Motta. The 2, who had a close relationship of friendship, broke up.

In addition to Gleisi Hoffmann and Ciro Nogueira, the president of União Brasil was also present, and the leaders of PL (RJ), PP, (RJ), and PT, (RJ). (Sports) was the only minister of the present government. Temporarily by Lula to return to the House this Saturday to participate in the elections. The deputy governor of the Federal District, (PP-DF), was also at the party.

A country duo animated the guests in the garden of the official residence of the House, who crowded under tents to shelter from the rain. Waiters served snacks of shrimp, dried meat and cheese, risotto and ceviche. There was also a cold table. Dinner was served only after Motta arrived. There were boiled vegetables, rice, meat, fish and noodles in tomato sauce with shrimp, plus white and red, whiskey, soda and water.

See images of Lira’s farewell party to deputies (2min18s):