DP elections, denounces Agron Shehaj: My observers are being expelled, they have added a new list of voters in Durrës

The candidate for president of the Democratic Party, Agron Shehaj has denounced irregularities during the voting process regarding the race that is taking place from 08.00.

In a Facebook status, Shehaj denounces that his observers in some branches in Tirana and other cities of the country have been expelled or not allowed to enter the polling stations and are not being allowed to verify if those who are voting have right to vote or not.

Also, Shehaj writes that in Durrës a new list of voters has been added in addition to the list that was sent from the headquarters in Tirana.

" We are closely monitoring the entire election process. We encourage all our representatives and supporters to give their best to protect the vote of the Democrats and the credibility of the Democratic Party, despite the irregularities and pressures.

We are collecting facts and data on all violations and irregularities. Unfortunately, I have to say that, in a large part of the polling stations, my observers are being excluded, banned or prevented from monitoring the process.

In branches 5, 10 and 15 in Tirana, my observers were expelled or not allowed to enter the polling stations. The voting process in these branches is being severely compromised because it is taking place without the presence of our observers and is being administered by the representatives of a candidate.

Also, in the following branches, my present observers are being kept away and are not being allowed to verify whether those who are voting are eligible to vote or not. So if they are on the list or have a membership card.

This is currently happening in branches 2, 7, 12, 16 of Tirana, in Delvina, Patos, Devoll, Shkodra, Librazhd, Dibra, Berat. Even in Devoll and Debar they are being allowed to vote en masse without any control.

Our field observers have identified thousands of Democratic Party members who have been excluded from the list prepared by the DP Central Election Commission.

Finally, we were informed that in Durrës they have added a new list of voters in addition to the list that was sent from the headquarters in Tirana.

Voting in the DP has started with a very low democratic standard. I urge commissioners and party leaders not to turn the election into an electoral farce.

"I call on ordinary democrats to fight for their vote and not to allow anyone to deprive them of the right to vote ," Shehaj wrote.