Gëzim Sveçla Demands Answers from Përparim Rama over Allegations: Do Not Play the Victim

Gëzim Sveçla, head of the Vetëvendosje Movement’s assembly members’ group in the Pristina Municipal Assembly, has called on Pristina Mayor Përparim Rama to answer claims concerning the way he has governed.

Sveçla stressed that Rama’s family should not be drawn into political disputes, but added that family cannot be used as a justification for avoiding questions related to the mayor’s public duties.

He called on Rama to address the content of the messages made public, the corruption allegations, legalizations suspected of having been carried out unlawfully, and the role of his associates. At the same time, Sveçla said the Prosecutor’s Office should investigate and fully clarify the matter.

“A demand for accountability does not constitute a lynching. Answer the allegations concerning you and your administration,” Sveçla wrote.

He titled his response: “PËRPARIM, DO NOT PLAY THE VICTIM. EXPLAIN YOURSELF.”

Sveçla said the Pristina mayor’s family is not part of the political debate and should not be made part of it, emphasizing that there should be no ambiguity on this matter.

However, according to him, family cannot be used as a shield to avoid questions directly related to Rama’s exercise of public office.

He stated that no LVV assembly member had published messages mentioning Përparim Rama’s family or any other private individuals with no connection to the issues raised.

For this reason, Sveçla urged Rama not to divert the debate in another direction or portray himself as a victim.

“Provide explanations regarding the published messages, the corruption allegations, and the legalizations suspected of being unlawful. Also explain the role of your associates in these cases,” he wrote.

Sveçla added that Rama should state clearly whether the allegations are false, whether the messages were manipulated, and whether the actions alleged to have been carried out in his name did not occur.

According to him, demanding accountability is not a lynching, while requests for answers concerning serious suspicions over the exercise of power cannot be described as inhumane.

He emphasized that oversight and demanding accountability are the duty of the opposition, as well as of every elected representative.

“The Prosecutor’s Office must do its job and fully clarify the case. Until then, nothing prevents you from publicly addressing the allegations made against you and your administration,” Sveçla stated.

He concluded his response by calling for the family to be left out of the debate, adding that they had also kept it out, while demanding answers to the allegations concerning Rama and his administration.