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Amidst allegations of corruption and political controversy, the regional elections in Calabria are set to take place on October 5th and 6th. The elections were called following the resignation of President Roberto Occhiuto, who is currently under investigation for his involvement in a corruption case.
The investigation, opened by the Prosecutor's Office in Catanzaro, focuses on four companies in which Paolo Posteraro, Occhiuto's former partner, is a partner. Posteraro is accused of providing funds to the companies' coffers, while Occhiuto allegedly received benefits such as money, cars, and fuel cards.
Occhiuto, despite the ongoing political and judicial cloud, announced his intentions to run for re-election during the late September to mid-October period. However, his re-election bid was met with criticism from Victoria Baldino of the Five Star Movement, who suggested it was a tactic to evade political and judicial scrutiny.
The center-right, led by Occhiuto, is ready to win again in the elections, according to Filippo Pietropaolo, the vice president of the regional government of Calabria. Pietropaolo stated his determination to tell the public about the achievements of the government and its future plans.
Meanwhile, Matteo Salvini, vice-premier and leader of the League, expressed readiness for the elections on social media, stating that the League will be the driving force of the center-right in the elections.
Occhiuto's resignation was official, although the specific date was not specified in the provided paragraph. Prior to his resignation, Occhiuto was heard for four hours by the Prosecutor's Office in Catanzaro on July 23rd.
The sole administrator of Ferrovie della Calabria, Ernesto Ferraro, is also involved in the investigation. The regional elections in Calabria will take place in all provinces of Calabria.
The electoral process has been marked by contention over leadership and coalition composition, with a significant presence of the Five Star Movement, Democratic Party, and alternative progressive alliances positioning against the center-right incumbent faction. If you require an exact election date or confirmation of Occhiuto’s resignation and subsequent election timeline, more up-to-date local government or authoritative news sources would need to be consulted.
The investigation into Occhiuto's involvement in a corruption case, involving his former partner, has raised concerns about the average voter's decision-making process in the upcoming regional elections in Calabria. The ongoing war-and-conflicts within politics, including allegations of corruption and controversy, have led to policy-and-legislation discussions focusing on crime-and-justice. General-news outlets have been reporting intensely on the election, with the Five Star Movement criticizing Occhiuto's re-election bid, suggesting it is a tactic to evade political and judicial scrutiny.
