ACO Debates Ending Alliance with Demòcrates Ahead of 2027 Ordino Elections

Acció Comunal d'Ordino (ACO) leaders are debating the future of their alliance with Demòcrates ahead of the 2027 communal elections, though the party's local president has publicly denied any discord.

The discussions surfaced during a recent ACO executive meeting, attended by key Demòcrates figures from Ordino in institutional roles. Sources say Cònsol Menor Eduard Betriu has questioned the partnership's strength in both small and larger groups, citing local weariness with Demòcrates and the need to protect ACO's dominance. Both Betriu and Cònsol Major Maria del Mar Coma have indicated readiness to lead an ACO project again in December 2027, provided no major changes arise. The pair have grown more confident in their roles despite hurdles like the urban planning review.

ACO's parish committee president, Antoni Escabrós, pushed back on suggestions of a rift in statements to Altaveu. "Right now we're better than ever; in the future, God will tell," he said, insisting "there are no problems" and "things are being done very well." He noted strong Ordino representation in Demòcrates' national executive, including subsíndica Sandra Codina as vice-president and consellera general Gemma Riba. Escabrós acknowledged pre-electoral stirrings in the parish but said they do not impact the ACO-Demòcrates relationship, which secures key seats.

Alternative paths are gaining traction among some ACO figures. Concòrdia is attracting supporters, including younger Ordino residents linked to ACO members, prompting talk of an open alliance with the party led by Cerni Escalé at the Consell General.

Others favour a parish-only list like Ciutadans Compromesos to claim Ordino's two territorial seats, then wield influence post-election. Discussions include pre-election deals with Ciutadans Compromesos for a "Valls del Nord" parliamentary group that could shift any government rightward from the current Demòcrates-led executive.

National elections will influence communal strategies. Figures like Sandra Codina and consellera general Berna Coma, with uncertain national futures, may turn to parish politics—Coma has prior communal experience. The mayor's seat remains hotly contested amid early manoeuvring.