The President of the Câmara de Gaia (Gaia Council) has publicly challenged a councilor from the Partido Socialista (PS - Socialist Party) for the 2029 election. This challenge occurred during a reportedly tense Câmara de Gaia council meeting. The meeting also failed to provide clarity regarding the renewal of a consultancy contract worth 14,000 euros per month. Details surrounding the contract and the reasons for the lack of resolution were not immediately available. The exchange represents a growing political friction between the leading figures in Câmara de Gaia. The move signals an early start to campaigning for the 2029 election within Gaia. Further scrutiny is expected regarding both the political challenge and the controversial consultancy contract.