To respond to complaints about regardless of the electoral process in Himarra after the victory of Edi Rama’s “chosen one”. Vangelis Tavou Greek diplomatic sources call Tirana.

“The complaints made by members of the Greek National Minority in Albania regarding the conditions for holding the repeat municipal elections in the Municipality of Heimarra, in particular on demographic alteration of the electoral body and denial of the constitutional right to vote to thousands of citizens of Himarra under the pretext of the expiration of their Identity Cards, they are raising serious doubts about the integrity of the process,” say the government sources about the victory.

“The democratic principle and the European acquis require the Albanian authorities to evaluate and respond to all reports related to the integrity of yesterday’s elections,” it is emphasized.

Victory for Vangelis Tavos

Victory of Edi Rama’s Socialist Party candidate, Vangelis Tavo the polls turned out in Heimarra.

At 100% of the results, Tavos collected 58.62% with 4,858 votes, while Petros Gikourias collected 41.38% with 3,400 votes.

The counting of votes began shortly after midnight on Sunday at the center of the electoral commission at the football stadium of Himarra.

The two candidates were present in the room, as well as the MP and president of the KEAD, Vangelis Doules and member of parliament and general secretary of the Socialist party Blendi Klosi.

On his part, Mr Fredi Beleris denounced the Albanian prime minister Eddie Rama for manipulation of election results, given that for the first time holders of old identity cards were prohibited from exercising their right to vote in the region.

In his statement, Vangelis Tavos thanked Rama for his support, while he extended an invitation to Petros Gikourias to take over as deputy mayor in the new municipal authority.