Ukshini: Abdixhiku lacks a clear political vision, his time has passed

International relations expert and former ambassador Syle Ukshini believes that Lumir Abdixhiku's resignation as leader of the Democratic League of Kosovo, following divisions within the party after the elections, would be beneficial both for the party and for the opposition as a whole, assessing that Abdixhiku lacks a clear political vision.

Ukshini said that Abdixhiku is a young politician, but that his approach to politics is outdated.

"He behaves as though he is a party leader who decides everything on his own. In the morning he says he is in opposition to Kurti, at noon he says he is in opposition to the Democratic Party of Kosovo, in the afternoon he says he is in opposition to the Alliance, and by the end of the day we do not understand what he actually wants. He has no vision for politics, nor any vision for opposition politics. I think his departure would be better both for the opposition and for the Democratic League of Kosovo," Ukshini told Kosovo Online.

He pointed out that there are still individuals within the Democratic League of Kosovo who support Abdixhiku.

"But opposition politics is not about appearing on television and holding press conferences while telling Kurti not to form an alliance with the Democratic Party of Kosovo. Of course, no prime minister wants to face a united opposition because it represents serious competition for those in power. Lumir Abdixhiku constantly appears in the media saying that he is in opposition, but not like the Democratic Party of Kosovo. So, you either cooperate with Self-Determination or with the Democratic Party of Kosovo, because a political party is supposed to pursue policies, not stand on the sidelines," Ukshini said.

According to him, Lumir Abdixhiku's political approach is anachronistic, making it unclear whether he wants to cooperate with the opposition or with the ruling authorities.

"The only cooperation he had during the previous term was with Vjosa Osmani and Self-Determination, when he voted for Osmani as president, thereby indirectly doing Self-Determination a favor. He did so believing it would strengthen his position within the Democratic League of Kosovo. He resigned, yet remained at the head of the party, which shows that he wants to remain its leader at any cost. But I believe his time has passed," Ukshini concluded.