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Veliaj challenges Rama

2026-11-02 19:21:28Pikëpamje SHKRUAR NGA LUTFI DERVISHI

Veliaj challenges Rama

Erion Veliaj is no longer just demanding explanations for his transfer from one prison to another, but is demanding accountability from Edi Rama.

With this afternoon's post, the conflict between them is openly public, and this conflict is not just about the political fate of the mayor of Tirana.

Veliaj claims that Justice Minister Toni Gogu, in a meeting late Friday, conveyed three demands to him: to admit involvement in the student protests, to step down from the leadership of the Tirana Municipality, and to cease consulting with his lawyer.

The minister confirms the meeting, but denies the alleged content of the conversation.

What was said in the Fier prison cell has legal significance and requires verification, but politically, the importance of the post goes much further.

For the first time, Veliaj publicly challenges Rama with language that leaves little room for misunderstanding. He no longer asks for the prime minister's support, but asks him to provide evidence for the claims about his involvement in the protests and concludes with two words: "Otherwise, go!"

Veliaj begins his statement by addressing the Socialists and underlining that he is not attacking his own political home, trying to separate the Socialist Party from its leader.

Veliaj does not declare war against the Socialist Party, but enters into open conflict with its leader.

If the socialists tonight start asking whether they should support the party or defend every decision of the mayor, the debate no longer remains personal, while for Rama the next problem arises. So far, the Prime Minister has been faced with managing scandals in the government, street protests and the opposition in Parliament, now he is also facing public accusations from one of his most well-known collaborators.

For Veliaj, this is a choice with consequences. He may gain attention and space to demand transparency and respect for his rights, but at the same time he seems to have settled accounts with Rama. Does he have a plan? Does he have people and has he calculated the pragmatism that the government imposes on him?

For the Socialist Party, the question is whether the conflict will remain between two individuals, will pass in silence, or will open a debate about the way power is exercised within it.

For justice, the question is simpler: was pressure exerted on a detainee and was a change of his lawyer requested?

From several friends, unrelated to each other, I received the same two-word message on WhatsApp today: "Plasi in Kuçovë!"

Recent developments within the Socialist Party remind us of an old truth: what war within the species does, neither Iran, nor Russia, nor America can do.

You can accuse your opponent of trying to take power from you, but it's different when the one with whom you shared power calls you to account.


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