Forza Italia Responds to Fiorita: Widespread Discontent, No Orchestrated Petition

Forza Italia has publicly responded to accusations from Mayor Nicola Fiorita regarding the ongoing petition for the early dissolution of the City Council. The party expressed that the petition stems from widespread dissatisfaction with the current administration, rather than a premeditated electoral strategy.

Forza Italia Addresses Mayor Fiorita’s Claims

Party representatives refuted claims made by Fiorita, asserting that there is no orchestrated plan behind the collection of signatures. “The mayor should not be concerned,” they stated. When the right-wing coalition chooses its candidate for Catanzaro, they assured that Fiorita would be informed promptly.

Rejecting Electoral Strategy Accusations

According to Forza Italia, the initiative for gathering signatures is not a tactic to advance pre-prepared candidates, such as the former mayor Sergio Abramo, whom Fiorita referenced. Instead, it reflects a collective dissatisfaction from both party members and the citizens regarding the administration’s performance.

• Forza Italia highlighted Sergio Abramo’s reputable political stance, marking him as a figure of authority and competence.
• Abramo has been elected mayor four times by Catanzaro residents, yet this fact does not influence the current signature collection effort.

Forza Italia emphasized that the focus remains on the unity of the right-wing coalition. They claim that this unity is pivotal for their electoral successes, especially following the significant results achieved in the recent regional elections. During these elections, Forza Italia emerged as the predominant party both independently and alongside the Occhiuto Presidente list.

Calls for Reflection by Mayor Fiorita

The party concluded by urging Mayor Fiorita to reflect on his own coalition. They noted that there are voices within the left-wing that advocate for a different candidate, questioning why Fiorita has avoided direct public debates with Abramo for years. “We already have our answer,” they asserted.