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One of the protesters who spoke during the 45th protest in front of the Prime Minister's Office brought to attention the concert of American rapper Kanye West, held in Tirana on July 11, accusing Prime Minister Edi Rama of misusing public funds.
According to her, the prime minister "stole the state budget", while claiming that 4.2 million euros were given to the artist in violation of the Constitution. The protester also criticized Rama's public image, stating that he cannot deceive international partners.
"We are here for Albania, to say stop to the 36-year transition. You cannot hold the future of the Albanian people hostage. Albanians and the whole world have understood the face of Rama, a deceiver, who with his sneakers thinks he will deceive international leaders. They know who you are, that you are an autocrat who has stolen the budget together with your collaborators ," she says.
Referring to Kanye West's concert, she added:
"The most typical example is when you gave a tallava singer 4.2 million euros. It is shameful to steal the budget in violation of the Constitution. You are a manipulator of public opinion. But now the end has come for you," the protester added.
One of the activists of the protest that has been held in front of the Prime Minister's Office for 45 days, demanding the resignation of Edi Rama, has compared the Albanian Prime Minister to Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko.
According to him, the daily resistance of citizens has highlighted, as he claims, a governance model similar to that of authoritarian regimes.
"45 days, unimaginable. This protest has strongly denounced the corruption of this government. The massive turnout of youth and citizens has aged this corrupt government like never before," the activist said.
He stated that the protest has damaged the image that, according to him, Rama has built in the international arena.
"45 days, unimaginable. This protest has strongly denounced the corruption of this government. The massive turnout of youth, citizens, has aged this corrupt government like never before. For 45 days of peaceful resistance, we have managed to unmask this prime minister, who when he went abroad to Albania presented himself and promoted himself as an innovative leader, who had put everything on the line and Albania was flourishing. For 45 days they showed Europe and not only that this is not an innovative leader, but that he is a second Lukashenko. Just like Lukashenko who has been in power for decades and is justified in holding power with the votes of the people, Rama has created an autocratic system to oppress the people, where the minority benefits at the expense of the majority." , he said.
Protesters are demanding more investment in education and healthcare, while saying the protests have increased hope for change.
Thousands of protesters have gathered today in front of the Prime Minister's Office building, in the 45th consecutive protest against the government of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
With banners, flags and calls against the government, the participants declare that they have no intention of withdrawing from their cause and that the protests will continue until Prime Minister Edi Rama resigns.
According to the protesters, the country needs more investment in vital sectors, such as education and healthcare, while they criticize the organization of festive activities and concerts, which, according to them, do not solve the problems faced by citizens.
"We want schools and hospitals, not concerts," was one of the most repeated messages during the rally, where participants demanded that public funds be directed towards improving services for citizens.
The protest was also marked by political accusations against the government. Protesters said that, in their opinion, the country's leaders have entered politics for personal gain and not to serve the citizens. They said that corruption, immigration and economic difficulties are the reasons that have driven them to protest week after week.
Despite the large number of protests held so far, participants insist that they will not give up on their demands. According to them, the continuity of the rallies has created a new civic spirit and increased the belief that change is possible.
Protesters say that each rally has brought more awareness and participation, emphasizing that their cause is not only related to a political demand, but also to the need, according to them, for a more accountable government closer to citizens.
The rally is taking place under increased security measures, and no incidents have been reported so far. The protest is expected to continue with speeches by the organizers and citizens participating in it.
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