Skopje, 27 February 2024 (MIA) - The European Alliance for Change said late Tuesday that their candidate Arben Taravari has collected the required 10,000 signatures to run for president at the April 24 elections.

Election HQ chief Bashkim Bakiu thanked the citizens for supporting Taravari, the incumbent Mayor of Gostivar.

"This is the pure will of the people. The other side needs to understand that power is not held by force, that the vote is not taken by force. A 10,000 thank yous to all citizens and those who signed for the candidacy," said Bakiu.

Taravari also thanked the citizens via Facebook, saying "this campaign with be dedicated to you".

DUI said yesterday their candidate Bujar Osmani collected the 10,000 signatures. Nine other candidates are also in the process of collecting the required signatures, which ends on March 8.

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