A deep rift has emerged in the province of Cosenza for Futuro Nazionale, General Vannacci's movement. Five representatives from five committees—Eugenio Salerno (Castrovillari), Simona Russo (Cosenza), Francesca Rosito (Morano Calabro), Gianfranco Groccia (Spezzano Albanese), and Vincenzo Borrelli (Altomonte), along with Gaetano Falabella, co-founder of the Francavilla Marittima committee—announced today that they are permanently leaving the movement, after a preliminary period of self-suspension. The decision, described as "collective and considered," is not based on personal issues, "but on differences regarding the movement's methodology, organizational management, and political direction."
In announcing their departure from the movement, members denounce dynamics attributable to "old politics: top-down decisions, poor participation, and a growing detachment from local communities."
They criticize a political line deemed "too extreme and distant from a modern, balanced and responsible centre-right" .
The statement then points the finger at regional management and, in particular, organizational decisions tied to Domenico Furgiuele. The six demand clarity regarding the assignment of senior positions to Catanzaro. "You can't accuse your opponents of resorting to family logic and then avoid answering the same questions when they concern your own movement," attack Salerno, Russo, Rosito, Groccia, Borrelli, and Falabella, also bringing up the recent controversy raised by General Roberto Vannacci against Calabria Regional President Roberto Occhiuto and Francesco Cannizzaro during the Reggio Calabria by-elections.
Specifically for Occhiuto, the Cosenza representatives are demanding institutional recognition. "We believe it is our duty," they write, "to recognize his commitment and responsibility in fulfilling his institutional role, valuing discussion of programs, administrative decisions, and concrete results achieved rather than through personal attacks and accusations." While leaving FN, the six clarify that this is not a farewell to politics. For us, consistency comes before affiliation."
