# Podgorica municipal leadership dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/podgorica-municipal-leadership-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-09T18:03:42.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Political tension has escalated in Podgorica involving Mayor Saša Mujović. The dispute began with challenges from Assembly member Ksenija Aranitović, who accused the Mayor of failing to fulfill his legal duties regarding the management of the municipal company Deponija d.o.o. Specifically, Aranitović questioned the appointment of Aleksandar Božović as executive director, alleging he lacked the required five years of management experience.

Following a shift in the City Assembly's majority, which resulted in the election of Assembly President Srđan Perić and the unanimous rejection of the Mayor’s work report, Mujović announced he will not resign. He defended his administration by citing financial achievements, such as a capital budget realization of 65 million euros in 2025, and characterized the current political environment as ‘political revanchism’ and a form of ‘local cohabitation’ intended to undermine city functionality.

In response to the ongoing deadlock, Assembly President Srđan Perić has accused the Mayor of favoring a ‘partitocracy’—where party interests supersede citizen needs—over democratic principles. Perić argued that the city's Statute and Rules of Procedure mandate public consultation on matters such as school locations, public spending, and urban development. To address these grievances, Perić has called for a public debate between himself and Mujović to clarify their differing political stances to the citizens.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-09: Srđan Perić challenges Podgorica Mayor to public debate

Podgorica City Assembly President Srđan Perić has challenged Mayor Saša Mujović to a public debate over transparency and citizen involvement in local governance.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sran-peri-challenges-podgorica-mayor-to-public-debate

### 2026-09-04: Podgorica Mayor Saša Mujović refuses to resign

Podgorica Mayor Saša Mujović refuses to resign, citing administrative results despite a new majority in the City Assembly acting against his administration.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-mayor-saa-mujovi-refuses-to-resign

### 2026-09-02: Podgorica Mayor challenged over Deponija d.o.o. leadership dispute

Podgorica official Ksenija Aranitović has challenged Mayor Saša Mujović to exercise his legal authority regarding the appointment of Deponija d.o.o. executive director Aleksandar Božović.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/podgorica-mayor-challenged-over-deponija-doo-leadership-dispute

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