Dili - JND - Angelita Pires is another women candidate for the presidential election in 2012. The former girlfriend of late Alfredo Reinado candidated herself for the presidency on injustice cause. “11 of February 2008 was an incident that caused many people because victims. There were 100 allegations against me but those were false and no legal base. This shows that one Timorese woman became victim,” said Ms. Pires during the press conference in Mati-aut, Dili (26/1).
According to Ms. Pires, the 11 February event has made her popular nationally and internationally. Hence she would like to use the fame to advocate for justice in Timor Leste if ever she is elected to be the President of the Republic. “I would like to use my position in the international to defend women’s rights and I would like to make it clear that my candidacy is not to pay back many favors in relation to February 11. The priority is the people and not event itself,” added Ms. Pires.
Currently there are up 8000 signatures supporting her for the presidential bid but she will use only 5000 signatures to be qualified for the bid. Despite of being the vice president of UNDERTIM party, Angelita Pires joins the presidential race as an independent candidate.
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