Abdixhiku: We will not compromise on the name of the president with whom we sought citizen support

The candidate for prime minister from the Democratic League of Kosovo (LDK), Lumir Abdixhiku, has announced that his party will not give up on Vjosa Osmani's candidacy for president in the context of discussions on the formation of new institutions. He stressed that the LDK remains committed to the promises with which it has sought the trust of citizens and that Osmani will be the starting point of any conversation about the presidency. 

"It would not make sense to go on the campaign trail with a presidential candidacy and then reject it at the first moment at a press conference after the elections. It is not my policy nor that of the LDK. We do not intend to compromise on the things for which we have sought civic support. We are interested in institutional stability. We have been ready for talks with all Albanian parties, except the Serbian List. And we are aware that the issue of the president will be the first issue to be discussed. We have our candidate and she will be the starting point of every conversation," Abdixhiku declared.   

He assessed the election results as evidence of the democratic maturity of citizens and as support for the political vision that, according to him, the LDK has built together with Vjosa Osmani.

In a press conference after the publication of the preliminary results, Abdixhiku said that the result is a reflection of a great civic and political unity around a new spirit.

"Kosovo spoke clearly. It spoke with its vote and demonstrated democratic maturity. Today's result is a reflection of a great human and political unity, of a new spirit that we have built with Osman," he said.

Abdixhiku emphasized that the LDK has marked the greatest growth in these elections, going from 13 to 18 percent and, according to projections, to 20 mandates.

"This is the result of the extraordinary and tireless work of our structures. It is support for the vision we have launched and a clear sign that this vision is receiving citizen support. With 20 mandates, the LDK is stabilized and has a good future ahead," he declared.

According to Abdixhiku, the result brings not only privilege, but also responsibility to further expand the trust of citizens.

He criticized the electoral process, saying that the competition was not equal and that they were faced with a state apparatus engaged in electoral function.

"We were faced with a power apparatus, a state machinery in electoral function, and a climate built on division and discord. We also had vote buying," Abdixhiku said.

He added that the drop in support for the ruling party by around 200 votes constitutes a clear signal from citizens.

"We saw a clear rejection of this style of governance. The loss of 200 votes is a signal that should not be ignored. Citizens are demanding political stability," he added.

Finally, Abdixhiku warned that starting tomorrow he will commit to building a political platform that, according to him, will respond to citizens' demands for stability and development.