5 hours agoIf Minister Besim Beqaj is fired, this PDK figure is willing to replace him
Periskopi(8 years ago)
(8 years ago)The former mayor's candidate for Prizren from the ranks of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Shaqir Totaj, says he is willing to become Minister of Innovation and Intervention, a position that Besim Beqaj currently has. The PDK is already considering the possibility of Minister Beqaj firing him after the indictment was filed [...]
The former mayor's candidate for Prizren from the ranks of the Democratic Party of Kosovo, Shaqir Totaj, says he is willing to become Minister of Innovation and Intervention, a position that Besim Beqaj currently has. The PDK is currently considering the possibility of Minister Beqaj dismissing him, following the indictment that arose to him in the case known as Pronto. Totaj admits to Express that the talks are still continuing for the minister's position.
The Democratic Party of Kosovo, led by Kadri Veselin, has already found Deputy Besim Beqaj, who along with more other officials is being charged with employment on the basis of nepotism and political beliefs, which constitute criminal work “The violation of equal status of citizens and residents of the Republic of Kosovo”. According to Penal Code, such acts are punishable by the maximum of up to 5 years in prison,
What is expected to take the leadership of the ministry of innovation and entrepreneurship is Schikir Totaj.
Totaj has explained to Express that they are in talks with the party, but that there is not something concrete so far. He admits that he is willing to take responsibility in this position.
These talks have lasted for a while, and there is no confirmation of anything, the talks are, now because of the confederacy. As long as we've talked about this job that I'm willing to take responsibility for”, he says.
Member of The PDK, says politics in the country functions slowly, and according to him, the appropriate moment is expected when moves occur.
But, former candidate of PDK) for Prizren questioned by Express if there has been talks with current minister Besim Beqajn, he has not wanted to talk more about the issue.
We have continued contacts and plan for branch reform in Prizren, but I can't give you details until it's confirmed”, he explained.
In the indictment filed between PDK officials, the criminal issue of employment and division of office has been addressed, based on party affiliation and personal reports, for which a long-term problem alerts Kosovo citizens, law enforcement agencies, and the media and civil society
Besim Beqaj had reacted after the indictment, saying that Time would show that all of this would remain a bad story for Kosovo's statehood. He has made it known that he is a institutionalist and will not resign
