Albanian opposition leader Agron Shehaj on Saturday called on Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign, after his deputy, Belinda Balluku, was summoned for questioning by the country’s anti-corruption prosecutors.
Shehaj, head of the opposition Mundësia Party, posted a video message on social media accusing Rama of turning a blind eye to corruption allegations within his cabinet.
“Your deputy is being questioned. Before her, they tried to arrest former deputy prime minister Arben Ahmetaj, who fled to Switzerland. Your right-hand man, Erion Veliaj, is in prison for corruption,” Shehaj said. “How many people need to be arrested before you take responsibility? Be a man and resign!”
His remarks came after Rama responded to media questions by saying “justice is doing its job,” referring to the Special Anti-Corruption Structure (SPAK), which has been investigating several senior officials over alleged tender irregularities.
Balluku, who serves as deputy prime minister and infrastructure minister, was reportedly questioned as part of an ongoing probe into public procurement practices.
SPAK, established under European Union–backed judicial reforms, has launched multiple high-profile investigations targeting current and former officials.
Rama, in power since 2013, has faced growing scrutiny amid a series of corruption scandals involving members of his Socialist Party government. He has denied any personal involvement and maintains that the justice system operates independently.
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