March 4 is the final date set for holding the session in which the President of Kosovo is expected to be elected. At the same time, this is the last week for proposing names for the head of state, while the leading party, Lëvizja Vetëvendosje, has not yet made an official nomination.
As the deadline approaches, the name being mentioned as a possible proposal is a member of the Jashari family. On Sunday, Prime Minister Kurti visited the Jashari family and announced that he had discussed political issues with Rifat Jashari.
Regarding this possibility, several citizens of the municipality of Skenderaj expressed positive views about a member of the Jashari family representing the people of Kosovo.
Citizen Agim Abdullahi said he supports such a candidacy, although he considers the current President, Vjosa Osmani, capable of holding the position.
“The people should all stand behind them. They have given so much — no one in Kosovo has given as much as they have. When you mention them, a person should rise to their feet. They deserve to be everywhere, at the foundation of school and knowledge. Albin knows best who is capable; I hope he makes him president. They know better; they have great value. Vjosa is also capable; she is educated and knowledgeable,” Abdullahi said.
Another citizen, Abdyl Imeraj, said that electing a member of the Jashari family would be an honor for the country.
According to him, this would not mean involving the Jashari family in politics.
“I think it would be an honor to have a member of the Jashari family as president. The issue of the president is not entirely political; he or she can be independent. The president does not represent a political party but represents the unity of the people. It would be the best solution, in the circumstances we are in, to have someone from the Jashari family,” Imeraj said.
Meanwhile, Murat Musliu stressed that the Jashari family would be the best possible representation for the country.
“There is no better way to represent us than the Jashari family. They have given everything for Kosovo and would give again. I think politics is relative; why not? The election of the president is not political. The Jashari family represents us in the best possible way,” Musliu added.
Bujar Fejza expressed a similar view.
“They are a family that deserves it; they have contributed and given everything for this state. They deserve to be at the head of the state. They know best,” Fejza said.
According to the Constitution, the President of the Republic of Kosovo is elected by the Assembly through a secret ballot. A presidential candidate must be supported by the signatures of at least 30 Members of Parliament. In the first two rounds of voting, the candidate must receive two-thirds (2/3) of the votes of all MPs.
If no candidate secures 80 votes in the first two rounds, a third round is held, where a simple majority of all MPs — 61 votes — is required.
If the President is not elected even in the third round, the Constitution stipulates that the Assembly is dissolved and new parliamentary elections must be held within 45 days.
