Carlos Brandão, the Governor of Maranhão, has taken a strategic move to promote his nephew, Orleans Brandão, as his successor by adapting a well-known jingle used in support of President Lula. The jingle, traditionally chanting 'olê, olê, olê, olá, Lula, Lula,' has been modified to 'Olê, olê, olê, Orleans,' showcasing Brandão's intent to leverage Lula's popularity to garner support for Orleans's candidacy. This action has sparked controversy within the local political landscape, particularly among the Workers' Party (PT), which is currently divided in its own support for a gubernatorial candidate.