Veliaj's dismissal and the election decree/ Celibashi: We do not engage in political discussion

2025-10-03 13:41:00, Politikë CNA

Veliaj's dismissal and the election decree/ Celibashi: We do not engage in

The Head of the Central Election Commission, Ilirjan Celibashi, spoke at a media conference about the partial local elections that will be held in 6 municipalities in the country.

Asked whether the CEC should question President Barjam Begaj's decree on the election date, following Erion Veliaj's complaint, Celibashki stated that the CEC is only responsible for organizing elections that are decreed by another authority, such as the President, according to a certain procedure, and the exercise of the head of state's authority to issue the decree also comes into play.

"The CEC is only responsible for organizing elections that are decreed by another authority, such as the President, according to a certain procedure, and the exercise of the head of state's authority to issue the decree also comes into play."

The CEC does not question everything until the decree is issued, this is the preparation of the elections in the 6 municipalities.

"We are not allowed to debate the decisions of the Council of Ministers, the President or any other institution. We cannot engage in political discussion," he said./ CNA