O Lula government (PT)through the Special Secretariat for Legal Affairs of the Civil House of the Presidency, announced, on the afternoon of this Wednesday (1), the appointment of Jorge Messias to the Federal Supreme Court (STF) to the Senate. The information was confirmed by the House.
The current attorney general of the Union will occupy vacancy left by Luís Roberto Barroso in the STF.
After months of waiting, Lula and the president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), reached an agreement to approve the nomination. A Young Pan found that the hearing should take place in the next few days. First, the nomination is voted on by the Constitution and Justice Commission (CCJ). It is then taken to the plenary.
There is still no name defined to replace Messias at AGU. The Federal Government’s idea is to resolve each stage in turn.
In February, the Young Pan reported that, including with support from Bolsonarists.
In December last year, the president of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre (União-AP), officially decided, the senator stated that the government had not sent the nomination message, but the postponement occurred amid the Alcolumbre’s preference for the name of senator Rodrigo Pacheco (PSD-MG) for the vacancy on the STF.
“Humility”
Messias stated this Tuesday (31) that he will continue his journey in the Senate “with humility and faith” and will seek the dialogue with all senators at this time when he is seeking support for his appointment as minister of the STF.
The AGU also said that values peace and seeks the best way to resolve differences. “I will continue my commitment to peace and stability. As a legal professional, I have always valued dialogue and conciliation as the best ways to resolve conflicts. I will reaffirm my commitment to these credentials”, he stated.
