After dismissing two of Erion Veliaj's trustees in the Municipality of Tirana, who held key positions, Anuela Ristani took care to express her gratitude to Prime Minister Edi Rama, who, according to the delegated mayor, has stood by the Municipality staff in these difficult days...
There is no functional crisis in the Municipality of Tirana. This was stated by Anuela Ristani, the delegated Mayor of the Municipality of Tirana, a few minutes after signing the dismissal of Alban Dobrushi as Secretary General, while Jonida Halili has been appointed to this position.
Dobrushi was considered one of Veliaj's confidants, the mayor who is in custody by decision of the Appeals Court of Kosovo, following the request of SPAK. Ristani has also dismissed the deputy mayor Sara Goxhaj, another name considered as a confidant of Veliaj.
But despite this, Ristani said that the Municipality of Tirana does not have any crisis, while he did not forget to express his gratitude to Prime Minister Edi Rama. The latter, from the moment of Veliaj's arrest, returned to the Municipality of Tirana, taking the situation into his own hands, which has been interpreted as a 'usurpation' of the largest Municipality in the country.
However, in her statement, Ristani was careful to also praise the arrested mayor, affirming that the work continues with the same vision that Erion Veliaj led this institution.
"I have been by Veliaj's side for 10 years, I have worked for so long to serve the city. There is no media that can extinguish respect for Veliaj, and for respect for him, we must work and work."
"In the end, history will remember deeds and not rumors. I also want to express my gratitude to Prime Minister Edi Rama, who has been by our side in these difficult days. All our channels are open," said Ristani.
Statement by Anuela Ristani
I feel it is an obligation to each of you, after a series of announcements that have circulated in the media these days, to share today in this press conference a full explanation on how work is continuing in the Municipality of Tirana and how the institution that runs the capital of our country is being managed.
The elected mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj, in an effort to guarantee the continuity of the work that has been started, as he himself explained yesterday through his status on social networks, has taken several decisions. These decisions, taken in conditions of truncated information, but also reflected in the media in a hasty manner and never confirmed by the Municipality of Tirana, have created a misunderstanding and have brought about unnecessary confusion and concern, which he himself clarified yesterday.
There is no functional crisis in the Municipality of Tirana. The work continues with the same dedication, with the same energy and with the same vision that has guided us over the years under the leadership of Mayor Erion Veliaj.
We will not stop working for the city of the future, for our children, for a Tirana that will make us proud in front of them tomorrow. This is our duty – to the city, to every citizen of Tirana.
Also, allow me to share with you a personal message. I have been part of this Municipality and the team led by Mayor Erion Veliaj for 10 years. I have worked alongside him every day, sacrificing time with my family to serve our city. For us, the Municipality of Tirana has always been more than an institution – it has been a shared mission. There is no security measure or media article that can diminish the respect and trust we have built with each other.
I strongly believe that the best way to honor the work and dedication of Erion Veliaj is for the Municipality of Tirana to continue to do its best for its citizens. Because in the end, history will remember deeds and not words – the work that is seen and not the rumors that are carried by the wind. I also want to express my gratitude to the Prime Minister, Mr. Edi Rama, who, in these challenging days, is standing by the staff of the Municipality and the city of Tirana.
In conclusion, for any citizen seeking accurate information, all our communication channels remain active. The Citizen Communication Office continues to be available with responsibility and dedication at the relevant counters. The toll-free number 0 800 0 888 is also in operation, along with our online addresses at [email protected].
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