Why did the people of Deveselu vote for a deceased candidate? The explanations they gave to journalists



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Incredible location in a town in Olt County. In Deveselu, where the anti-missile shield is located, the name of the mayor who died two weeks ago from the new coronavirus remained on the list of candidates for mayor.

It seems that his spirit was even stronger than the living counter-candidates and according to the local press he would have won the elections.

Ion Aliman was 57 years old and was a candidate for the third term on the Deveselu City Council. The commune developed rapidly during his tenure and the locals loved the mayor.

Locals explain why they chose Ion Aliman

So beloved that most people thought of voting for him, even though two weeks ago, the mayor was killed by the coronavirus. As the ballots were already printed, the deceased remained on the lists.

Reporter: “Why did you choose to vote for a person who is no longer alive?
Local: It was good, that’s why …
Reporter: “And if he wins and is no longer alive, who will lead?
Local: Another will be chosen after the one who is still good to be “

local: “He was a true mayor for us, he supported the commune, he respected all laws, he supported both us and Comanca. He was a mayor, I don’t think we’ll ever see a mayor like that again. “

Yesterday, everywhere in the commune there were photographs of the mayor’s face, even in the City Hall building. Some locals admit that the situation could draw everyone’s attention to them.

Reporter: “Why vote for a person who is no longer with us?
local: I don’t understand, it means they were taught that way
Reporter: “The objective is to cancel these elections?
local: Yes, I think the objective is to cancel, although there are 2 candidates who are alive, who are competent candidates, I think they will laugh at us, I think this has not happened in the whole world.

Local: “I don’t know, he’s been dead for 2 weeks, the ballots could have been changed, he wasn’t wanted, I’m seeing the anticipations”

At the grave of Ion Aliman

Dozens of people went to the grave of former mayor Ion Aliman, after learning the results.

Locals lit candles and prayed for Ion Aliman, who died of coronavirus 10 days ago. Ion Aliman had diabetes and underwent a kidney transplant.

“It’s your victory, we dedicate ourselves to you. And you will also win the next one”said one of those present at the cemetery.

Ion Aliman was mayor of the Deveselu commune since 2012, and in the September 27 elections he ran for a third term.

According to local media, the deceased mayor won the elections. Of the 1,600 voters who cast their votes, 1,020 would have voted. Under these conditions, the elections will resume.

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