Former Prime Minister Sali Berisha assailed the former chairman of the Democratic Party (DP), Lulzim Basha for being controlled by the Prime Minister Edi Rama.

During an electoral meeting in Berat, Berisha said that Lulzim Basha was engaged on behalf of the government in illegal and anti-democratic actions in the Democratic Party. 

"The former mayor did not dare to mention the name of the opponent in front of you. In all this despair, we were not at the height of your ideals, but again you stood. With all this, on April 25 we were 620 thousand Albanians and after that again the former chairman would engage on behalf of the government in illegal and anti-democratic actions in the party. You are true missionaries and idealists who rose as soon as the first sparks were given. During these months from September until today, you overcame every obstacle, intrigue, blackmail and decided to stay for your ideals", said Berisha.