A woman at the head of the Democrats in Fier!
The voting and counting process for electing the chair of the Democratic Party branch in Fier has concluded. The winner was announced as Enkelejda Veliu, who secured 196 votes, just four more than her closest rival, Ardian Ferro, who received 192 votes.
Three other candidates also took part in the race. Festim Metaj secured 154 votes, Gentian Koçi received 151 votes, while Fatjon Semanjaku ranked with 137 votes.
After the announcement of the close result, Veliu said that the victory is a responsibility for all Democrats and that the work to reorganize the branch must continue.
“It means we have to work hard. Tonight we have all won,” was Veliu’s comment on the result.
A total of 834 members of the PD took part in the voting process. During the count, 8 invalid votes and one damaged vote were recorded.
In her message to Democrats, Veliu first expressed thanks for the support, emphasizing her commitment to be close to every member of the Democratic Party.
With this result, Enkelejda Veliu marks a historic moment for the PD branch in Fier, as she becomes the first woman elected to head it.