'Serious violations in the electoral process abroad'/ DP: DHL has violated serious conditions agreed in the contract with the CEC

After repeated requests from representatives of the Democratic Party since May 15, the State Election Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, has reacted late on the implementation of contract no. 1358/20, dated April 4, 2025, concluded between AK-CEC and the company "DHL International Albania shpk". 

For this reason, the DP raises serious concerns about the discrepancy between the number of voters and the number of votes administered, demanding an immediate and in-depth investigation into the manner in which the contract was implemented.

So far, the evidence collected clearly shows that the contract has not been implemented according to the agreed terms, while serious violations of its articles have been found, including the use of unauthorized subcontractors, a practice that contradicts legal rules and constitutes grounds for termination of the contract.

Statement by the Anti-Corruption Spokesperson in the Democratic Party, Genta Vangjeli:

After repeated requests from DP representatives to the CEC since May 15, on May 23, the State Election Commissioner Ilirjan Celibashi stated that official information on the implementation of contract no. 1358/20 dated April 4, 2025 concluded between the CEC and the 'Contractor DHL International Albania shpk' will arrive very soon.

Meanwhile, although DHL has submitted part of the material since May 22, the Commissioner 6 days later 'gets it right' to request DHL through letter no. 4444/4 to send with high priority the information on shipments delivered to all countries.

The fact that the CEC responded 11 days late on May 22 to DP requests sent in writing on May 9, consequently hinders the electoral subject ASHM from effectively exercising its right to appeal and preparing in time for this purpose.

There are serious suspicions that there are differences in votes compared to the number of voters, therefore Commissioner Celibashi is requested to cooperate maximally and without delay in order to identify this data as soon as possible.

We remind you that so far we have sufficient evidence proving that contract number 1358/20 dated April 4, 2025 concluded between the CA-CEC and the Contractor DHL International Albania shpk has not been implemented as the parties have agreed in accordance with the general and special conditions of the contract, technical specifications, etc.

Article 23 of the CC of this contract provides for the actions that the CEC undertakes in the event that it is proven that DHL has engaged in prohibited practices, such as the implementation of the service by subcontractors not permitted by the contract itself, which is a public and proven fact.

Moreover, as provided in Article 23.4, the CEC may terminate the contract at any time if it deems that this action should be taken to best serve the public interest.

Ilirjan Celibashi 'should change his mind' after all the violations proven with evidence by the DP, is he against or in favor of the law and public interest....