Former minister confirms: I will run as an independent in the elections for the Municipality of Vlora

2026-07-25 17:36:00, Politikë CNA

Former minister confirms: I will run as an independent in the elections for the

Former Minister Arben Malaj announced today that he will run as an independent candidate in the 2027 elections for the Municipality of Vlora.

Malaj announced his decision through a post on his social networks, while also sharing the reasons that lead him not to hesitate about this next step in politics.

Full post:

Good day - Yes! I will run in 2027 as an independent for mayor of Vlora.

This is the answer for every supporter and well-wisher, but also for every citizen who asks me more and more.

I thank everyone,

even those who hesitate

or are they determined to vote against it?

This will be the democracy of Vlora.

Here are some of the advantages of running as an independent for the Municipality of Vlora:

1. Complete Freedom and Impartiality

Lack of Reporting to "Owners":

I have no obligation to serve the interests of political clans in Tirana or to make compromises with corrupt names within party lists.

Decisions will only take into account the interests of the residents of Vlora.

Independent Decision-Making: I am not obligated to implement illegal orders from prime ministers and oligarchs, who harm the local community for the sake of CM power.

2. Morality and Integrity Intact

Clean Alternative:

Faced with a system rotten with corruption, my status as an independent positions me as a candidate untouched by the sins of power or the failures of the official opposition.

Appeal to the Disillusioned Voter: Capitalize on high voter abstention — citizens who no longer want to vote for the party's "lesser evil" can choose a dignified option.

3. Flexibility and Agility in the Campaign. Direct and Honest Message:

My campaign does not need aggressive and banal vocabulary; I will sincerely and fully respect every potential candidate, I will speak openly, with concrete names, about the real problems of the city (property, tourism, infrastructure, services).

Community Unity: Can create a broad civic coalition with intellectuals, activists, small businesses, and civil society, without the barriers of party symbols.

4. The Direct Challenger Effect

Monopoly Breakdown:

As an independent candidate, I will legally dismantle abusive patronage groups.

It will reduce the aggressiveness of government officials who find it easier to attack a traditional opposing party than a local figure with organic citizen support.

Voice of Civic Protest:

I will return to the symbol of peaceful revolt against autocracy and "state capture."

5. Administrative Liberation and Equal Opportunities

Meritocracy in Administration:

Skilled municipal employees will be freed from political pressures and job threats on behalf of patronage groups.

No party leader or prime minister will order the dismissals and angry resignations of Vlora municipality leaders and employees.

Equality in Services and Business:

An end to selective favoritism, predetermined tenders and bureaucratic gridlock for ordinary citizens and honest entrepreneurs.

Direct Accountability: Complete transparency where every decision is made in the public eye and not in the closed offices of parties or oligarchs.

Our greatest asset is "moral capital and freedom."

If we manage to turn this freedom into a unifying civic movement for Vlora, we can break the apathy/abstention of voters and make Vlora a city of equal opportunities for every resident./CNA