TIRANA, May 11 /ATA/- By Maela Marini/ The State Election Commissioner, Ilirjan Celibashi, stated today that the voting process for today’s parliamentary elections was held in line with all rules and standards, with only a few sporadic cases.
In a press conference following the official closing of the voting process, Celibashi stated that by 6:30 PM, voter turnout was reported at 41.37%.
Celibashi emphasized that the data would be updated soon, but he does not expect any significant changes in the reported percentage.
“The voting process has been completed, including in the Vlorë region, and preparations are underway to deliver the ballot boxes and election materials to the respective Electoral Administration Zone Commissions (EAZC), following CEC protocols,” he stated.
According to the CEC’s monitoring, Celibashi stated that the process has largely run smoothly, with only a few isolated cases, all in line with the rules and standards in place.
He mentioned, “The problems observed primarily in the morning at the start of voting were promptly addressed by the CEC, including issues related to the presence of commissioners at polling stations and the operators managing the electronic verification devices.”
Celibashi said that the electronic identification process went very smoothly.
He stated, “There were about four cases where operators did not show up, and four additional cases where the verification process with the devices was disrupted, resulting in verification through the voters’ list instead.”
Celibashi also emphasized that the CEC has shared information with the public prosecutor’s offices regarding five cases: specifically, two cases in Tirana, one in Elbasan, one in Korça, and one in Berat.
He added, “We, as the CEC, received the information through our on-site monitors or inspectors, and based on our assessment, these information are linked to acts that may be considered criminal offenses. We have forwarded this information to the relevant prosecutor’s offices for further review.”
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