PP Calls Key Figures to Testify as Investigations Intensify Ahead of Elections

On Monday, Miguel Tellado, the Secretary General of the People's Party (PP), announced that his party's Senate group will summon former Secretary of Organization of the Spanish Socialist Workers' Party (PSOE), Santos Cerdán, to testify once again before the investigative committee concerning the Koldo case. This vote is scheduled for December 17, just four days prior to the crucial elections in Extremadura. In addition to Cerdán, the PP plans to summon Víctor Ábalos, one of the sons of former minister José Luis Ábalos. The call for his testimony follows his recent claims during an interview, where he suggested that there was an attempt to buy his father's silence on behalf of Pedro Sánchez, the current Prime Minister of Spain. Furthermore, legislators in the PP will also call on Socialist Antonio Hernando, the current Secretary of State and a former member of the government cabinet, to provide his insights during the investigation. Cerdán's request for appearance coincides with his first visit to the Court of First Instance in Tafalla, Navarra. This appearance was necessitated by the biweekly requirement imposed by Supreme Court judge Leopoldo Puente, following his release from prison. Cerdán, who resides in his hometown of Milagro since his release from Soto del Real prison on November 19, arrived at the court early, around 9:05 AM, avoiding media contact before entering the building. Upon exiting the court just seven minutes later, Santos Cerdán was approached by journalists who inquired if he would provide explanations regarding the ongoing case. He cryptically responded that he would do so 'in due time,' before swiftly getting into the waiting vehicle, thus evading further questions. The local police ensured a secure environment for the proceedings, managing media presence and access to protect the integrity of the judicial process. The tension surrounding the Koldo case continues to escalate, with the involvement of multiple political figures threatening to reshape the narrative just before the significant elections. Related Sources: • Source 1 • Source 2