A former government official, António Pombeiro, has resigned from his position at the Ministry of Internal Administration (MAI) in protest of the reappointment of Major-General Viegas Nunes. Pombeiro stated his resignation was a direct result of the decision to renew Nunes’s term. He emphasized that his criticism is not personally directed at Nunes, but rather concerns the process and outcome of the appointment. Pombeiro’s departure highlights internal disagreement regarding leadership within the MAI. The situation centers on concerns surrounding the reappointment and its implications for the ministry’s direction. This resignation adds to ongoing scrutiny of presidential appointments and potential conflicts within the government. Further details regarding the specific reasons for Pombeiro’s objections have not been publicly disclosed.