In a surprising turn of events, former São Paulo city councillor Janaína Lima has returned a toilet and two sinks she removed from her office, sparking controversy and public criticism.
Former Brazil Councillor Controversially Returns Removed Toilet After Election Loss
Former Brazil Councillor Controversially Returns Removed Toilet After Election Loss
Janaína Lima faces backlash for removing toilet and sinks from her office following her defeat in a re-election bid.
In a move that captured public attention, Janaína Lima, the former city councillor of São Paulo, has returned a toilet and two sinks to her office after they were initially taken away following her recent electoral defeat. This incident sparked considerable backlash when footage showing her staff hauling out the facilities was shared online, following her loss to Adrilles Jorge of the Brazilian Labour Party in the 2024 elections.
In her defense, Lima claimed the bathroom fixtures were personally financed, thus not the property of the council. "I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber," she stated on social media, emphasizing her intention to adhere to the guidelines provided by the legal department.
The removal, which took place during her final days in office, was also prompted by Lima's assertion that the building's hydraulics are "sensitive." While announcing the return, she mentioned that other personal fixtures, including a glass partition and trendy lighting, would remain for her successor to use.
During his inauguration, the new councillor Adrilles Jorge remarked on the unexpected situation, joking that his team would have to "use a communal potty" until it is resolved. Jorge expressed his surprise at Lima's actions, stating that he had not been informed she would be removing the facilities.
House president Ricardo Teixeira acknowledged the outburst, assuring that "appropriate measures" would be taken following the incident. The entire affair serves as a reminder of the delicate relationship between personal property and public office, particularly in the high-stakes world of politics.
In her defense, Lima claimed the bathroom fixtures were personally financed, thus not the property of the council. "I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber," she stated on social media, emphasizing her intention to adhere to the guidelines provided by the legal department.
The removal, which took place during her final days in office, was also prompted by Lima's assertion that the building's hydraulics are "sensitive." While announcing the return, she mentioned that other personal fixtures, including a glass partition and trendy lighting, would remain for her successor to use.
During his inauguration, the new councillor Adrilles Jorge remarked on the unexpected situation, joking that his team would have to "use a communal potty" until it is resolved. Jorge expressed his surprise at Lima's actions, stating that he had not been informed she would be removing the facilities.
House president Ricardo Teixeira acknowledged the outburst, assuring that "appropriate measures" would be taken following the incident. The entire affair serves as a reminder of the delicate relationship between personal property and public office, particularly in the high-stakes world of politics.
