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05/01/2011
Problems with the December elections fuel questions about the legitimacy of the entire process.
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina – 05/01/11
Problems with the December elections fuel questions about the legitimacy of the entire process.
By Linda Karadaku for Southeast European Times in Pristina – 05/01/11
Kosovars in three municipaities head back to the polls Sunday (January 9th) for a revote after irregularities marred the December 12th general elections in those areas.
Accusations of electoral fraud sparked calls for a revote in Skenderaj/Srbica, Drenas/Glogovac and Decan/Decane. The municipalities registered almost 100% voter turnout in the December elections, compared to 47% across the rest of the country.
Because of their political power, "vote guardians" had stolen votes which in turn damaged the entire voting process, said acting Kosovo President Jakup Krasniqi.
"Political party representatives violated the will of the Kosovo citizens on December 12th," Krasniqi told Kosovo Radio Dukagjini, saying that "a mistake is a mistake, but stealing is stealing."
"I am convinced that PDK had no reason to be concerned over the votes it would win, especially in the two Drenica municipalities, Lipjan and Malishevo," Krasniqi said.
Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, the leader of the PDK, says "The December 12th elections gave another impetus to Kosovo democracy, with a new opposition which, we hope, will be constructive and co-operative in the development of Kosovo."
Fatmir Limaj, PDK deputy chairman, disagrees. He said that during the elections, there were cases that damaged the credibility of the process and democracy in Kosovo.
Limaj also told Kosovo Radio and Television that some commissioners of parties "trafficked" votes of the candidates from one to another, within one party list.
"It is well known in this [PDK] party who can win the votes and who cannot," Limaj said. ...more...
Accusations of electoral fraud sparked calls for a revote in Skenderaj/Srbica, Drenas/Glogovac and Decan/Decane. The municipalities registered almost 100% voter turnout in the December elections, compared to 47% across the rest of the country.
Because of their political power, "vote guardians" had stolen votes which in turn damaged the entire voting process, said acting Kosovo President Jakup Krasniqi.
"Political party representatives violated the will of the Kosovo citizens on December 12th," Krasniqi told Kosovo Radio Dukagjini, saying that "a mistake is a mistake, but stealing is stealing."
"I am convinced that PDK had no reason to be concerned over the votes it would win, especially in the two Drenica municipalities, Lipjan and Malishevo," Krasniqi said.
Outgoing Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, the leader of the PDK, says "The December 12th elections gave another impetus to Kosovo democracy, with a new opposition which, we hope, will be constructive and co-operative in the development of Kosovo."
Fatmir Limaj, PDK deputy chairman, disagrees. He said that during the elections, there were cases that damaged the credibility of the process and democracy in Kosovo.
Limaj also told Kosovo Radio and Television that some commissioners of parties "trafficked" votes of the candidates from one to another, within one party list.
"It is well known in this [PDK] party who can win the votes and who cannot," Limaj said. ...more...
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