Durval Tiago Ferreira, former vice-president and councilor of the Vila Nova de Famalicão City Council, received ten adjudications from the municipality for legal services since leaving his municipal position. The total amount received exceeds 570 thousand euros.
The former councilor continued to provide legal services to the municipality even after leaving his position as vice-president and councilor at the city hall. These adjudications were made directly by the Famalicão municipality.
The case arises in a context of debate about the accumulation of former politicians in public offices and the awarding of contracts to entities where they previously held positions. Portuguese legislation establishes rules on incompatibilities and impediments for former members of the municipal executive.
The municipality of Vila Nova de Famalicão, led by the PSD, had not commented on the situation at the time of publication. The opposition may demand explanations regarding the criteria used for contracting the former councilor's legal services.
