Portugal Prime Minister, Antonio Costa Resigns Over Corruption Scandal

The Prime Minister of Portugal, Antonio Costa, has announced his resignation amid a corruption scandal involving energy contracts.

“The duties of prime minister are not compatible with any suspicion of my integrity. In these circumstances, I have presented my resignation to the President of the Republic,” Costa noted during a press conference on Tuesday.

Vox9ja understands that Costa must wait for the President to accept his resignation formally.

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