Janaína Lima's actions have stirred controversy after her office bathroom renovation sparked significant debate and scrutiny.
Former Brazilian Councillor Returns Controversial Office Bathroom Fixtures
Former Brazilian Councillor Returns Controversial Office Bathroom Fixtures
A former Brazilian city councillor has returned stolen toilet facilities following public backlash and a fresh election defeat.
In a surprising turn of events, ex-city councillor Janaína Lima has made headlines after returning a toilet and two sinks that were removed from her office. The fixtures were taken after she lost re-election in 2024, inciting social media outrage as footage circulated online showing her staff carting away the equipment.
Lima, who served in the São Paulo city council for eight years, defended her actions by stating, "I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber," in response to the backlash on social media. She emphasized that the renovations were financed by her personal funds and therefore did not constitute public property.
Surveillance footage recorded the moment her employees removed the facilities, leading to widespread criticism. Lima clarified that she acted on advice from the legal department, which suggested that personally acquired resources best be taken away once she vacated the office. She further commented on the building’s "sensitive" plumbing, asserting the need to preserve its integrity.
While other items she purchased for her office, like a glass partition and industrial lights, were left in place for her successor, the new councilman Adrilles Jorge was left to deal with the absence of essential bathroom facilities. Jorge lightheartedly mentioned to a local outlet, "We’ll have to use a communal potty until the situation is resolved."
The newly elected president of the House, Ricardo Teixeira, responded to the incident by promising that "appropriate measures" would be taken to rectify the situation, signaling that the controversy may not be over just yet.
Lima, who served in the São Paulo city council for eight years, defended her actions by stating, "I decided to donate the equipment I acquired with my own resources to the chamber," in response to the backlash on social media. She emphasized that the renovations were financed by her personal funds and therefore did not constitute public property.
Surveillance footage recorded the moment her employees removed the facilities, leading to widespread criticism. Lima clarified that she acted on advice from the legal department, which suggested that personally acquired resources best be taken away once she vacated the office. She further commented on the building’s "sensitive" plumbing, asserting the need to preserve its integrity.
While other items she purchased for her office, like a glass partition and industrial lights, were left in place for her successor, the new councilman Adrilles Jorge was left to deal with the absence of essential bathroom facilities. Jorge lightheartedly mentioned to a local outlet, "We’ll have to use a communal potty until the situation is resolved."
The newly elected president of the House, Ricardo Teixeira, responded to the incident by promising that "appropriate measures" would be taken to rectify the situation, signaling that the controversy may not be over just yet.
