Lula will walk with João Campos in Recife

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (PT) confirmed his presence in Pernambuco in the first round of the elections. The expectation is that he participates in a walk alongside the PSB candidate to the state government, João Campos, in Recife, on Friday (September 25, 2026). The information was obtained by Poder360 and moves the local political scene, where the dispute is fierce.

The decision responds to an insistent request from Campos, who made several attempts to convince the president to visit the state where he was born. On Wednesday (September 16), the candidate called three times the campaign agenda coordinator of the petista, the former minister Gilberto Carvalho, as the report found. The presence of Lula is seen as essential to the strategy of the PSB to nationalize the elections and associate Governor Raquel Lyra (PSD) with bolsonarism.

Fields insistence and Lula's agenda

João Campos did not measure efforts to ensure Lula’s arrival. The three calls to Gilberto Carvalho in a single day show the urgency of the request. The former mayor of Recife knows that the image of Lula has a strong appeal in the state, especially among the left-wing electorate and the poorest.

The walk in Recife should gather supporters and mark a high point of the Campos campaign. The source did not detail the route or the time of the event, but the expectation is of great mobilization. The presence of Lula also serves to strengthen the national alliance between PT and PSB, which already extends to several states.

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Frustration in the field of Raquel Lyra

The confirmation of Lula’s trip frustrated the team of Governor Raquel Lyra. The expectation was that an agreement with the former minister of Casa Civil, Rui Costa (PT), could avoid the presence of the president on the platform of João Campos. However, Lula’s decision indicates that the PT prioritized the alliance with the PSB in Pernambuco.

Raquel Lyra, who is trying to be re-elected, has been betting on a strategy of distancing herself from bolsonarism, but the Campos campaign has exploited precisely this association. The arrival of Lula in the state can intensify the polarization and hinder the attempt of the governor to present herself as a candidate of center.

Tough Dispute and Research Numbers

The electoral scenario in Pernambuco is of a technical tie, according to AtlasIntel survey released on Thursday (September 17). In the first round, Raquel Lyra has 48.7% of the voting intentions, while João Campos appears with 45.6%. The margin of error is 2 percentage points for more or less, which puts the two candidates in a situation of statistical equality.

In a possible second round, the governor would have 51.1% against 47.3% of the candidate of the PSB, also within the margin of error. These numbers explain the importance of Lula’s presence in Campos: any movement can be decisive to unbalance the dispute. The PSB campaign bets that association with the president can attract undecided voters and consolidate the left’s vote.

Strategy to nationalize the lawsuit

The strategy of the PSB has been clear: nationalize the state election and paste the image of Raquel Lyra to bolsonarism. Having Lula in Pernambuco is a fundamental step in this direction, as it reinforces the polarization between the progressive and the conservative camps. The walk in Recife should serve as a stage for speeches that reinforce this narrative.

In addition, the presence of Lula can mobilize the militancy and increase the participation of volunteers in the final campaign. In tough elections, grassroots engagement is often the differential. The source did not detail whether there would be other commitments of Lula in the state, but the agenda should be short and focused on the event with Campos.

What to expect from the walk

The walk of Lula and João Campos in Recife should attract national attention, since Pernambuco is a strategic state for the PT and for the PSB. The event may also influence the political scene in other Northeastern states, where alliances between the two parties are common. The expectation is that Lula’s presence generates great media coverage and moves social networks.

For Raquel Lyra, the challenge will be to minimize the impact of the visit and strengthen her own base. The governor can intensify the campaign in regions where she has an advantage, such as the interior of the state. The source did not detail whether there will be any official reaction from Lyra’s campaign to the confirmation of Lula’s trip.

The dispute for the government of Pernambuco remains indefinite, and each movement can be decisive. Friday’s walk is yet another chapter of this election that promises to be one of the hardest in the country. Follow the next updates on the Boca no Trombone.

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