Osmar Stabile files for Romeu Tuma Jr's impeachment at Corinthians | OneFootball

The president of Corinthians, Osmar Stabile, filed last Wednesday a request for the precautionary removal of Romeu Tuma Júnior, president of the club’s Deliberative Council.

Osmar Stabile submitted the request to the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Deliberative Council, a body chaired by Leonardo Pantaleão, based on Articles 27, 28, and 30 of the club’s statute, which concern possible suspension penalties for members. Last Tuesday, in an exclusive interview with Gazeta Esportiva, the president promised he would request Romeu’s removal.

On the other hand, Romeu Tuma Júnior relies on Article 89. It’s worth remembering that last year, then-president Augusto Melo also tried to remove Tuma with a similar request, but was unsuccessful.

Article 89 determines the procedure that the Ethics Committee must follow when the removal request is for an elected councilor, and not just a regular member. The article does not provide for a “preliminary suspension,” as requested by Osmar Stabile, and states the following:

“The duties of the Ethics and Discipline Committee are:

a – To review, instruct, and report on disciplinary proceedings relating to members of the Deliberative Council itself, the Board of Directors, CORI, and the Fiscal Council, being able, for this purpose, to collect evidence, take statements, and request information from all branches of Corinthians.

b – To proceed in the same manner as described above, in cases under articles 35 and 38 of this statute, in disciplinary proceedings relating to members or dependents.

1°: In the case of item B, the Disciplinary Committee may collect new evidence, take new statements, add new documents, and request information from the Board of Directors to faithfully fulfill its duties.

2°: The final opinion of the Disciplinary Committee will be submitted to the deliberation of the Deliberative Council as provided in Article 43 of this Statute.

3°: If the act is suspended, the President must convene the Deliberative Council within 10 days for discussion and approval.”

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Heated Exchange in the Council

Osmar Stabile and Romeu Tuma Júnior overshadowed the vote on the Corinthians statute reform with a heated exchange that set Parque São Jorge ablaze last Monday.

The argument broke out right at the start of the meeting in the club’s social headquarters auditorium. Stabile made serious accusations against Romeu, who defended himself and claimed to have proof that the president was lying. The dispute was the spark for a major commotion among councilors, including insults and even shoving.

Understand the Conflict

Stabile accuses Tuma of trying to interfere in the club’s executive management. According to Osmar, the last straw was last Friday, during a conversation between the two. The president claims he was threatened by Romeu.

According to the president, Romeu allegedly approached him during dinner and said: “Either you do what I want, or I’m going to f... you.”

The reason for the conflict is the alleged hiring of Aldair Borges to join the security team at Parque São Jorge. The professional was mentioned in a Civil Police inquiry as being responsible for hiding the gates and allowing unauthorized people access to the club on January 20, 2025. On that occasion, there was major confusion after a Council meeting that was to vote on the impeachment of then-president Augusto Melo.

On one side, Stabile denies that the professional was rehired. He says that Aldair was at Parque São Jorge to ask for a job, claiming to be going through a difficult financial situation, but was not hired.

Romeu Tuma Júnior, on the other hand, claims to have proof that the executive board rehired not just one, but two professionals involved in the episode. He also denies any threat against Stabile.

* By Tiago Salazar and André Costa

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