Prime Minister Edi Rama has shared another stance regarding the ongoing protests, after handing over to socialist deputies the strategic document called “Besa”, which is seen as a step of reflection on civic movements.
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In a reaction on social platforms, he addressed the protesters who have made it clear that they are not interested in talks or compromise, but demand only his resignation.
“They endlessly repeat that they reject dialogue, do not accept negotiations, will not give their word, and want only my removal! This is a deep misunderstanding. None of them has ever voted for me, I have no contractual relationship with them, and it never crossed my mind to break the agreement with 800,000 Albanians, among whom there are plenty of flamingos,” Rama states in his post.
The head of the executive clarifies that his previous message was dedicated to those who have given him trust in the elections, not to those who are organizing the gatherings for his dismissal.
“I addressed my word to those who voted for me, drawing lessons from the flamingos. I did not address the black crows that occupy the boulevard every evening, since the flamingos have left,” he stressed.
Rama added also that the protest participants are free to continue with their demand for resignation until the end of the mandate in 2029, describing this as a normal expression of freedom and democracy.
“Let them not stop coming under my windows with the call for resignation until 2029, if that is what they wish! Because freedom applies equally to them and democracy works the same way for everyone,” he continued.
At the end of his reaction, the prime minister reaffirmed that his governing legitimacy stems from the will expressed in the ballot boxes and that the “contract with Albanians” is not compromised by the pressure of protesters, but rests on the support of those who chose him.
