Erion Veliaj opposes the dismissal procedure: I was not informed, my right to defense is being denied!

2025-09-22 16:27:41Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Erion Veliaj opposes the dismissal procedure: I was not informed, my right to
Erion Veliaj

The Mayor of Tirana, Erion Veliaj , has responded with an official letter to the Municipal Council regarding the procedure initiated for his dismissal, which will take place the following day.

In the document signed by him, Veliaj emphasizes that he was not officially informed by the Council's secretary about the planned meeting, only learning about it from media sources.

Veliaj also emphasizes that he was not made aware of the materials on which the procedure for his dismissal was based, which according to him has made it impossible to exercise his constitutional right to defend himself.

" Even today, one day before the decision of the Municipal Council, I have not been officially informed by this council regarding the holding of a meeting in which a decision will be made regarding my dismissal as Mayor, the reasons for the dismissal, the materials that hold me responsible, the relevant clarifications from your side, the request for clarifications and evidence from my side regarding the alleged violation and the materials on which it is based, and as a result, I have not been given the opportunity to defend myself, provide explanations and be heard before this collegial body, neither physically nor in writing, especially since, since I am in detention conditions, based on a personal security measure, my options are limited ," writes Veliaj, among other things.



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