Alfredo Gomes, the rector of the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), has officially announced his pre-candidacy for the government's position in Pernambuco, representing the Rede Sustentabilidade party. This announcement was made during an event on Wednesday, where the party presented its manifesto titled "Movimento do Sertão ao Cais: Pernambuco é do Povo." The manifesto outlines a strategic approach to address social and territorial inequalities while advocating for participatory democracy in governance.

The Rede Sustentabilidade party emphasizes that Gomes' candidacy embodies the principles outlined in their manifesto, particularly advocating for education as a key driver of development within the state. Gomes conveyed the party's commitment to moving beyond divisive electoral politics, emphasizing the need for political action centered on tangible social issues rather than mere electoral rivalry. His focus aims at integrating public policies with specific development programs to better address the actual needs of the population.

In his statements, Gomes highlighted the urgency of engaging individuals who are genuinely committed to addressing real societal challenges, urging a shift away from the current state of political polarization. He reiterated the importance of education in forming effective public policy and expressed his party’s goal of collaborating closely with the community to ensure that governance truly reflects the interests and needs of the people of Pernambuco.