It is time to pause and decide, remaining calm yet clear that the current leadership may have to face consequences regarding the vice presidency. The case involves the handling of Equality and Inclusive Policies and a serious accusation connected to sexual abuse of a minor by a former spouse. Valencia’s Generalitat chief Ximo Puig spoke in these terms Friday afternoon. Earlier in the day, the Valencia Executive Spokesperson stated that he did not intend to resign after being summoned to testify as an investigator by the Valencian Community High Court of Justice on July 6.
“The vice president has made numerous statements in parliament and in the media over time, but now there is a new turning point in legal terms. It calls for reflection,” Puig noted. He added that legal realities and political timelines often diverge and that this is a moment for careful consideration.
Puig stressed that there were no communication problems with Oltra, even as Friday began with the council’s plenary meeting. “Regular conversations take place with the vice president. There is no communication breakdown. We are dealing with a matter that is charting its legal course. A situation exists that must be analyzed now, and I will say nothing more,” he stated.
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The Valencia mayor, Joan Ribó, was asked about his call for an immediate internal meeting to discuss Oltra’s situation. He affirmed the need for reflection, saying the project’s relevance to the Valencian Community warrants serious consideration. This transformation program has generated opportunities, including a substantial boost in employment and a positive growth in reputation, Ribó added. (Source: City Hall statements, attributed to Ribó and the municipal leadership)
The focus, however, remained on what measures the PSPV could take regarding the vice president’s possible dismissal. The responses were cautious rather than definitive, underscoring that legal and political timelines do not always align. Puig expressed a preference for calm, noting that now is a moment to preserve steadiness. He acknowledged the media urgency and opposition pressure but insisted that actions must serve the Valencian Community as a whole.
When asked about external pressures, Puig described himself as being in a peace zone. He asserted that political action carries legitimate consequences and that there are varying opinions, but his decisions will always aim for the general interest of the Valencian Community.
On Oltra’s past statements about resigning upon accusation, Puig reflected that people speak their minds and that everyone is entitled to their own words and silence. The fundamental expectation, he concluded, is to show respect for the choices made by each individual while remaining focused on the public good.
(Attribution: Valencian Community High Court of Justice and regional government briefings)