Hugo Montenegro, the eldest son of Luís Montenegro, participated in the AD – PSD/CDS coalition campaign in Vila Real on Monday.
Addressing journalists, the son of the Prime Minister, embroiled in the controversy surrounding Spinumviva, stated unequivocally that he would have no “problem” testifying before a Parliamentary Inquiry Commission regarding the family business.
“If I had to go [to Parliament], there would be no problem at all (…) For me, there is no problem. If I have to go, with all confidence and tranquility, obviously,” he declared.
Earlier, Hugo Montenegro expressed that his father acted appropriately in protecting the family, remarking, “Of course, he is a father. A father must protect his children,” he noted.
Additionally, the son of the PSD president expressed hope that his father will be allowed to govern and pointed towards securing an absolute majority on May 18. “God willing. He has worked for it,” he concluded.
It is noteworthy that the controversy surrounding Spinumviva led to the fall of the government and prompted the early elections scheduled for May 18.
A total of 21 political forces are contesting in these elections: AD (PSD/CDS-PP), PS, Chega, IL, BE, CDU (PCP/PEV), Livre, PAN, ADN, RIR, JPP, PCTP/MRPP, Nova Direita, Volt Portugal, Ergue-te, Nós, Cidadãos!, PPM, PLS and, with lists only in one or both autonomous regions, MPT, PTP, and PSD/CDS/PPM.
