Adriatik Kupi has announced his resignation from the position of Director General of Prisons, after seven months at the helm of this institution.
Through a post on social media, Kupi said that this period was difficult, due to problems that required immediate intervention and decisions that had to be made responsibly.
He announced that during his tenure, his work focused on strengthening security, improving administration and modernizing the penitentiary system. According to him, increasing accountability, professionalism of employees and improving the treatment conditions of persons serving sentences have also been priorities
Kupi emphasized that a modern penitentiary system must guarantee respect for the rights of convicted persons, transparency, and opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.
In his message, he also focused on the criticism and opposition he has faced during this period, saying that he has tried to listen to them and continue working in the face of obstacles.
In conclusion, Kupi thanked the Ministry of Justice, Minister Toni Gogu, the leaders and employees of the penitentiary system, as well as his colleagues for the trust and support given during his seven months in office.
He expressed that he is leaving with respect for the responsibility entrusted to him and with the desire that the work begun continue to build a safer, fairer and more humane penitentiary system.
