Sali Berisha has considered the return of Lulzim Basha to active political life as the actions of "a pawn". At the weekly press conference, Berisha said that Basha is a hostage who is being misused by Edi Rama, but says that recently he is now being "ordered" by the socialist Taulant Balla.
"The actions of a hostage of Edi Rama, Rama ruthlessly misuses it. Let him continue in that orbit as a hostage of Edi Rama, now he directs Tao more", said Berisha.
After the May 14 elections, Lulzim Basha returned holding several meetings in several cities of the country presenting a 3-point platform, vetting of politicians, limitation of the prime minister's mandate and 100% open lists. Although he has been asked several times, he has not given a concrete answer if he intends to return to the head of the Democratic Party.