Naples – "While I am sincerely honored by this suggestion—which I consider a sign of great respect and trust—I wish to clarify that I am not available to do so."
With these words, the prefect of Naples Michele of Bari He put an end to the rumors that had been circulating in recent days about his possible entry into the race as a candidate for president of the Puglia Region.
The rumor, which spread across several Apulian press outlets, had drawn political attention to the prefect, a native of Puglia—he was born in Mattinata, in the heart of the Gargano—who has a long career behind him, spanning territorial assignments and senior positions at the Ministry of the Interior.
A career far from Puglia
"My personal and professional history has long developed far from Puglia," noted di Bari, who now leads the Prefecture of Naples after having led those of Reggio Calabria, Modena, Vibo Valentia, and Venice.
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Despite this, the prefect He did not fail to reiterate his ties to his homeland: "I continue to look with affection, respect, and gratitude to the wonderful Puglia," he added.
The candidacy voices
Rumors of his possible candidacy for governor arose in anticipation of the upcoming elections in Puglia, with the center-left seeking a strong candidate to succeed him as regional leader. His institutional profile and strong roots in Puglia had led to speculation that Bari would be a guarantor, capable of reconciling multiple fronts.
But the person concerned wanted to close every loophole: he wasn't interested in political commitment, nor would he run for the regional presidency. The clarification was timely, to avoid further speculation about his future.
The official denial
For now, therefore, Michele di Bari remains focused on his role in Naples, one of the most complex places in Italy in terms of public order and the management of social emergencies. The prefect will continue to work on the Neapolitan front, leaving the search for a candidate for the electoral contest to the Apulian political forces.
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Michele di Bari has stated he's not interested in running for the Puglia Region, but rumors continue to circulate. It's interesting to know how his career has been far from Puglia, but he remains tied to his homeland.