João Moura states that he suspended his share in the company, but jurists say the suspension is null because he is married in a regime of communion of acquired, being entitled to half of the woman’s share.
The Secretary of State for Agriculture, João Moura, is a partner, along with the Woman, of the square companyaometro, responsible for a grouping project in the center of Golegã, in Ribatejo. The venture, located in Largo da Fair da Golegã, includes a luxury house evaluated in about two million From euros, with three floors, 12 accommodation units, ordinary areas and a stable.
The ruler claims to have Suspended its 50% quota In the company before assuming functions, in fulfillment of the wealth control law of the holders of political positions. However, this suspension was not officially registered in the commercial record, which, according to experts, means that Moura remains legally as an effective partner.
To Quadradoaometer Invested about 600 thousand euros In the project, between the acquisition of real estate and rehabilitation works. Purchases were made in 2020 and 2022, totaling 308 thousand euros, which adds almost 300 thousand euros of works. Currently, the company has not received state or community supports, and agricultural activities associated with agrotourism are still defining, advances the.
Confronted by CM, Moura assured that she does not intend to use the property as a second housing, although she admits that she has already attended it in events organized by the company. “I live in Ourém for 54 years And then I intend to continue. This does not prevent me from staying overnight where I well understand, freedom I will never dispense with, ”he said. The Secretary of State also acknowledged that people in his office participated in private living at the house during the 2024 Golegã Fair, but denied any connection to the exercise of their governance functions.
From an ethical point of view, Moura argues that There is no conflict of interestsince the property belongs to the company and not its personal sphere. “I will never allow any legal or ethical collision,” he said.
The ruler declared the quota of the square to the entity for transparency, but not to mention the suspension. Jurists point out that, without valid record, this suspension “has no effect”.
Married in a regime of communion of acquired, Moura has, by law, right to half the share of the company, also partner of the company. Nevertheless, it guarantees not to follow the activity of the squareometr since assuming political functions, first as a deputy and later as a member of the government.
