Former municipal councilor Metodi Lalov questioned Kiril Petkov's recent resignation from the We Continue the Change party. Lalov told Bulgarian National Radio that Petkov's reasons seemed forced and unconvincing. The lawyer suggested someone else may have pressured Petkov to step down after a sidewalk meeting with Anti-Corruption Commission head Anton Slavchev. Lalov described Petkov as acting like he was sent to resign and avoid consequences. The former Sofia District Court chairman believes Petkov sounded as if he was following orders from others.
Lalov also criticized Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev's leadership during the political crisis. He stated that Terziev has failed to fill deputy mayor positions with qualified candidates. The lawyer argued that fighting political opponents requires experienced experts rather than amateurs seeking personal gain. Lalov pointed to corruption involving percentages ranging from 6 to 40 percent within party operations. He emphasized that successful political battles need strong teams with real expertise.
The lawyer warned about democratic failures within political party structures. Lalov stressed that party policies should come from executive councils and national bodies rather than individual leaders. He believes parties must follow democratic models to govern the state effectively. Lalov expressed concern that unofficial financial arrangements create blackmail opportunities and legal problems. The former councilor concluded that society might learn important lessons from these political scandals and demand genuine reform from within.
Lalov also criticized Sofia Mayor Vasil Terziev's leadership during the political crisis. He stated that Terziev has failed to fill deputy mayor positions with qualified candidates. The lawyer argued that fighting political opponents requires experienced experts rather than amateurs seeking personal gain. Lalov pointed to corruption involving percentages ranging from 6 to 40 percent within party operations. He emphasized that successful political battles need strong teams with real expertise.
The lawyer warned about democratic failures within political party structures. Lalov stressed that party policies should come from executive councils and national bodies rather than individual leaders. He believes parties must follow democratic models to govern the state effectively. Lalov expressed concern that unofficial financial arrangements create blackmail opportunities and legal problems. The former councilor concluded that society might learn important lessons from these political scandals and demand genuine reform from within.
