The Poland 2050 party announced the expulsion of MP Adam Gomoła from its ranks on March 8, 2024, following revelations of alleged unethical financial practices. The decision came swiftly after the Nowa Trybuna Opolska news portal released a recording that implicated Gomoła in a scandal involving the solicitation of funds for private gain.
According to reports, Gomoła was captured on tape urging a fellow politician to transfer 20,000 PLN to the private company of his electoral campaign manager. The recording also purportedly features Gomoła mentioning that signing consulting contracts was a “common practice” within his political circle, hinting at a broader acceptance of such dealings among his associates.
The revelation has sparked outrage and prompted calls for clarity from political figures, including members of the Law and Justice Party (PiS). PiS representatives demanded a clear statement from Poland 2050 leader Szymon Hołownia regarding his knowledge of and stance on the practices Gomoła described. The allegations suggest the involvement of contracts aimed at circumventing the legal financial systems governing party and electoral campaign financing, thereby potentially breaching the electoral code.
Responding to the controversy, the National Board of the Poland 2050 party acted promptly, issuing a statement that underscored the party’s commitment to ethical standards and the conscientious fulfillment of public duties. The statement confirmed Gomoła’s exclusion from the party, highlighting that the decision was made based on a vote by the party’s national board members.
This incident underscores the ongoing challenges political parties face in maintaining ethical integrity within their ranks and the broader implications for public trust in political institutions.