'RJ voters decided that there will be a second round', says Paes about the impasse after Garotinho's withdrawal

"Voters in the State of Rio de Janeiro decided that there will be a second round. Therefore, we are going into this dispute, showing the differences between the candidacies and presenting who Douglas Ruas is. I think that now there will be more clarity", said Paes.

The candidate once again stated that he had already warned, before the vote, about the impasse involving the election and Anthony Garotinho's candidacy and defended that the results of the polls be respected.

"The Electoral Court did not decide this issue until election day. Therefore, what the population of Rio de Janeiro said last Sunday was that there must be a second round. Garotinho was in the ballot box and people were able to vote for him. We arrived on the eve of the election asking for urgency to resolve this situation. To respect democracy and institutionality, it is essential that the popular will expressed last Sunday prevails", he stated.

During the agenda, Paes visited Ciep Padre Joaquim Chaves de Figueiredo and presented proposals for the area of ​​education. According to him, the municipality is an example of quality public education.

"This shows that the state can work in partnership with municipalities, creating incentives that do not exist today, with more resources linked to goals defined between the state government and city halls. It is also possible to offer pedagogical support and expand investments in cities. I am committed to taking the experience of the Technological Educational Gymnasium in the city of Rio de Janeiro to the entire state and tripling the number of places in full-time technical education", he declared.

"All state employees, especially education, public security and health professionals, will have their rights guaranteed. Pensioners and retirees will also be covered. Everyone will have an agreement on results and, if they meet the established goals, they will receive a 14th salary", he said.