Divjaka officials and residents oppose merger with Lushnje

Public hearings regarding administrative-territorial reform in the Tërbuf Administrative Unit have highlighted strong opposition to the proposed merger of Divjaka Municipality with Lushnje Municipality.

Josif Gorreja, Chairman of the Divjaka Municipality, criticized the Mazniku Commission's proposal, arguing that the territorial reorganization plan is based solely on a “photograph” of the 2025 situation. Gorreja stated that the proposal fails to consider long-term development perspectives and essential indicators such as population numbers, economic revenue, and the area's growth trends.

Local residents also expressed unanimous opposition to the merger, advocating for Divjaka to remain a separate administrative unit. Participants emphasized that existing local issues, including infrastructure deficiencies and service gaps, should be addressed through increased investment and improved services rather than through municipal consolidation. Public hearings are scheduled to continue in other administrative units within Divjaka.