The chairman and prime ministerial candidate from the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK), Bedri Hamza, commenting on the involvement of children in the election campaign of acting Prime Minister Albin Kurti, said that such a practice is unacceptable.

“I do not accept such a thing. In terms of age, it is unacceptable. Secondly, we must be very careful with children. I also ask for understanding, and I believe this appeal will find understanding. The media, and everyone else, should be careful with the girl who performed a recitation, whatever she did, because she is a girl we must take care of. She is at an age where we must be careful. Personally, in my presence this could not have happened. I guarantee and assure you that it could not have happened. Because for me, children are more valuable than anything. The campaign will pass. Even the mandate of a government will pass. But we must leave behind a good impression. The campaign should be an activity that has to do with votes,” he said.

He also said that regarding this issue, even in the privatization process, there were no changes except for changes in some leadership positions, boards, and some directors.

Regarding the possibility of filing a complaint with the Election Complaints and Appeals Panel (ECAP), Hamza said that competent institutions should act even without waiting for formal complaints, since the case has already become a public issue.

Meanwhile, Hamza made these remarks during a press conference where he presented PDK’s commitments for healthcare, promising health insurance, regular supply of essential medicines, and modernization of hospitals.

At the same time, during Sunday’s Vetëvendosje rally held in Vushtrri, the party leader Albin Kurti invited a girl to the stage, where she recited a poem, which later triggered strong reactions.