Kadri Kryeziu calls for Abdixhiku’s resignation: Agreement on the president could not be reached without MPs

Law professor Kadri Kryeziu has commented on developments surrounding the presidential election process, following opposition from six LDK MPs to voting for Bekim Sejdiu.

According to Kryeziu, the agreement reached between the Vetëvendosje Movement and the LDK on Bekim Sejdiu’s candidacy can no longer be implemented, as the necessary votes to elect him cannot be secured.

“I think the agreement between LVV and the LDK on Bekim Sejdiu has come to an end because there are not enough votes. Therefore, this issue is closed. I feel sorry for Bekim,” Kryeziu said.

He also criticized the way political parties are handling the situation, emphasizing the need for responsibility and cooperation among institutions.

“As an intellectual elite, we have an obligation to seek solutions and help political actors, since we are facing an unresolved situation. The people are good, as are the state bodies, the army, the police, the AKI and others, but the parties are not acting properly. Things are not done this way. They are not serious—parties with which it is unclear what can be discussed. These issues also require seriousness, and the state is not something to joke about,” he said.

While commenting on the situation, the law professor also spoke about the kind of figure the country’s president should be.

“The president should be an intellectual, and as soon as he takes office, he has powers,” Kryeziu said.

He directed his most pointed criticism at the LDK and its leadership.

“The LDK is not serious at all. How can a party make an agreement without coordinating internally with its MPs, who are the main factor in electing the president? As far as I know, Lumir Abdixhiku is a professor and should resign immediately, leaving the leadership of the party. This is not how things are done. A party must have leadership, while the MPs should have been convinced and consulted beforehand,” Kryeziu said.

His views were made public at a time when the presidential election process is encountering obstacles within the LDK, making it difficult to secure the votes needed for the proposed candidate.