Antelo sees a "pattern" in the departures from Vox after the crisis in Murcia: "Loyalty means telling the truth, submission is something else"
The provincial leadership of Vox in Murcia has resigned en masse to allow the national leadership to take control amidst internal party turmoil.
In a significant internal crisis within the Vox party, the entire provincial leadership in Murcia has resigned to enable the national leadership to regain control over the situation. José Ángel Antelo, the former president of Vox in Murcia, revealed that he was instructed by Santiago Abascal, the national leader, to step down. This resignation underscores the tension between regional leaders and the directives from the national party, as Abascal aims to replace the current leadership in Murcia with individuals aligned with his vision.
Antelo emphasized that the mass resignation was not initiated by the regional leaders but was a response to pressures from the national party. The move is seen as a strategy by Abascal to consolidate his authority and reshape Vox's identity in the face of ongoing challenges. The situation reflects broader implications for the party, as it signals a departure from its original principles and marks a decisive shift in leadership dynamics.
As the national leadership of Vox navigates this crisis, the focus will be on how they intend to address the fallout and the future direction of the party, particularly in regional contexts like Murcia. This turn of events raises questions about loyalty and submission within the party ranks, as Antelo suggests that true loyalty involves honesty rather than mere compliance. The national party's response to this leadership crisis may set important precedents for its governance and cohesion moving forward.