"Prosecution to investigate", Basha: Fatmir Xhafaj to resign immediately

"Prosecution to investigate", Basha: Fatmir Xhafaj to resign

The DP Chair, Lulzim Basha, accused the Interior Minister Fatmir Xhafaj of hiding his legal and political responsibility regarding his brother's criminal activity.

In a media statement delivered from the blue headquarters, Lulzim Basha said that Fatmir Xhafaj should immediately resign from his post as Interior Minister in order to allow the opening of investigations.

"Albania does not deserve to simply shift from the Tahiri affair to one involving Xhafaj. On behalf of the opposition, I call on the Interior Minister to step down immediately," said Lulzim Basha.

Basha emphasized that Fatmir Xhafaj, together with his brother Agron Xhafaj, should be subject to the anti-mafia law and therefore have their wealth investigated. 

"The citizens, without distinction of political convictions, expect Fatmir Xhafaj to resign. Fatmir Xhafaj has been silent for a week and has been hiding from his legal and political responsibilities. 

"Agron Xhafaj has been and is free in Albania having assumed a false identity. Given these facts, Albanian law requires Agron Xhafaj to be arrested and to serve his sentence. His wealth and his brother, Fatmir Xhafaj's wealth, must be investigated. 

Fatmir Xhafaj as Interior Minister has hindered and is still hindering the enforcement of the anti-mafia law in protection of his brother and himself," said Lulzim Basha.

Basha made these statements after having met with parliamentary allies at the blue headquarters.

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