The Threat in Switzerland / Ahmetaj Reveals Cases on Çim Peka Live: Albanian-speaking Citizens Have Approached Me Near My Apartment, the Elevator, and...

Edi Rama's former right-hand man, Arben Ahmetaj, returned for a second exclusive interview on Syri TV's "Çim Peka Live."

Ahmetaj disclosed shocking revelations from within the Rilindja circle, led with an iron hand by Edi Rama, whom Ahmetaj often refers to as 'Kim Jong' in his interviews.

In today's interview, the former close associate of Rama revealed that the persecution against him is a result of targeting by Prime Minister Rama and Altin Dumani, whom he describes as the Prime Minister's servant.

Furthermore, Ahmetaj mentioned his socialist colleagues, including Ulsi Manja, Fatmir Xhafaj, Gjiknuri, and Bushka. He claimed that they did not even bother to read the file fabricated by Dumani against him due to their fear of Edi Rama.

Studio chat:

Peka: Good evening! After exactly six months, in a kind of warning, I return to interview the former Deputy Prime Minister, former high-ranking official of the SP government, and former number two under Edi Rama, Arben Ahmetaj.

Arben Ahmetaj: Good evening!

Peka: I'm glad to see you again. First question for you: Are you in the same conditions? By "same conditions," I mean personally, emotionally, and legally, considering you have been under attack.

Ahmetaj: From a personal point of view, no day is like the one before, because my days and those of my family are very difficult. Of course, the Albanian citizens are not interested in the details of my day or my family's, but in all dimensions, these are difficult days, no matter what aspect you want to ask about. In terms of determination, after the recent SPAK attacks ordered by the Prime Minister...

Peka: We will talk at length here, but these are difficult days. Rama's media, specifically Karlo Bolino's Report TV, took care to photograph a flat in Switzerland, where, in the eyes of the public, it seems you don't live hard days but live in luxury. How does Arben Ahmetaj live?

Ahmetaj: (Laughs) Once again, I will address the media, Edi Rama's personal media, later in this interview. Regarding my everyday situation, you are welcome to visit my house to understand the so-called luxury. We live in a house under normal conditions, providing a space where my 83-year-old mother or Eriola's slightly younger parents can visit and stay. This is the reality of the pseudo-luxury they talk about. We will discuss later why they focus on this so much. It is all due to orders and diligence.

Peka: In your opinion, was that published photo meant to create the perception that the charges against you are valid and that you are living in luxury? Or was it to show your location, which you took as a kind of threat?

Ahmetaj: It was a direct threat, and after that publication, I experienced two incidents. One involved three Albanian citizens, one of whom resides in Switzerland. I know them, but I won’t disclose their names to the public; if needed, I can provide their names for verification. They came and took photos at the door of my residence, and one of my men randomly recorded what they said. I have shared this incident with the authorities.

In another episode, while coming down from a public place in an elevator, a fellow citizen expressed hostility and abuse towards me. The same person confronted me again in the café where I have my morning coffee. I photographed him and reported it to the authorities. I take these threats seriously, including a provocation directed at my young daughter, Kelis, in Tirana. I am very alert and have reported all six names of the potential attackers to the relevant services.

Peka: You are on alert. Do you feel withdrawn, or are you equally motivated to continue pursuing your rights to the end? I ask this because this is your third interview, the second with me, and another interview somewhat taken by Report’s colleagues at RAI3, which has caused quite a bit of confusion in Tirana, especially the second interview.

Ahmetaj: Regarding my determination and motivation to continue the battle for my rights and to take legal action against all those who have illegally crossed the threshold of my home, there is no going back. This is not up for discussion. Anyone who has illegally stepped over the threshold of my home will face legal consequences to the fullest extent. This is not negotiable. I am convinced of my innocence. I know what burdens I must bear, but not these fabricated ones by Altin Dumani, orchestrated by Edi Rama. And as Edi Rama says, they complain about the SP. I have no issue with the SP; I hold the SP in the regard it deserves. With the SP, that great entity, I grew up.