Paraíba Assembly President Adriano Galdino Says He Was Excluded from Succession Talks

Adriano Galdino, president of the Legislative Assembly of Paraíba, announced that he was never invited to discuss a succession plan being organized by Lucas Ribeiro. Galdino said he received no request, was not consulted, and was kept out of conversations about a political project that directly involves his party, the Republicanos.

The dispute highlights tension within the Republicanos, which has become a key pillar of the state government after helping re‑elect Governor João Azevêdo and supporting Vice‑Governor Lucas Ribeiro in the 2022 elections. Galdino’s claim that the party’s leadership was making decisions without his participation raises questions about internal power sharing and the future direction of the governing coalition in Paraíba.