"If I answer, it would be prejudging the process that is happening. I will wait until the last moment for us to have an independent candidate in Tirana, for him to also invite the leftists. There are moments when we cannot think about the party, but totally about Albania," Lapaj declared.
"If a lady or gentleman emerges, but I would prefer a lady, as it would be a more balanced confrontation, if a dignified, prepared lady emerges, who has contributions, and announces her independent candidacy, I will be the first to come out and support her," Lapaj added.
When asked specifically about Edlira Çepani, Lapaj replied: "I would definitely support her. Immediately! She is a lady and if it is her, for the values she represents, we would support her because I think she is worth the city." (A2 Television).
