The Spanish People's Party has been appointed successor to Rahoi

The post of president of the Spanish Conservative Popular Party (PP), until then held by former Prime Minister Marjano Rahoi, was elected Saturday by economist and lawyer Pablo Casado.

At a vote in the Congress of the Extraordinary Party, a former Spokesman spokesperson received 57% of the votes in favor of former Deputy Prime Minister Sora Saenz de Santamaria. With over 3200 party members present, he received support from other losing candidates.

"Spain needs more than before, stronger and more united," Kasado said in a statement before the vote

. The 2016 election, which allowed Rahois to be promoted to the second term, received the most votes.

Rahoj's post was lost following a corruption scandal on June 1 by a vote of no confidence in parliament. The socialist government of Pablo Sancian took power in hand.

Four days later, Rahoj, aged 63, announced the resignation of the party he had taken since 2004.

responsible for the corruption.