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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Sardinia Governor Faces Election Spending Scandal

Published: 2025-01-03

Alessandra Todde, President of Sardinia and former Five Star Movement undersecretary, faces removal from office after the regional electoral board declared her ineligible as a regional councilor.

The decision stems from alleged irregularities in her 2024 campaign spending.

An injunction has been issued to the regional council, which must now set a date to finalize the decision.

Todde has vowed to appeal, stating her confidence in the judiciary and her commitment to continue serving Sardinia.

Critics from opposition parties have called for strict adherence to electoral rules, with some labeling the alleged violations as severe.

Todde's narrow victory in 2024 was seen as a milestone for the center-left coalition, but this controversy casts a shadow over her tenure.