VMRO-DPMNE official Valentin Manasievski is calling for the resignation of Venco Filipche, citing his alleged involvement in a 35 million euro procurement scandal dubbed “Bloody Tenders.”

At a press conference, Manasievski stated that Filipche, former Minister of Health, improperly promoted a project for the procurement of blood test reagents and tests, valued at 35 million euros.

Manasievski highlighted concerns about the tender process, alleging that AHR LAB, a company purportedly lacking a professional corporate email, was the sole bidder and poised to be awarded the contract. He further claimed that Filipche intended to finalize the tender after public outcry subsided, but was prevented by strong opposition from the media, VMRO-DPMNE, and the public.

Manasievski asserted that Filipche’s credibility is compromised and emphasized that Filipche’s position as president of SDS is a strategic move to potentially regain a position where he could facilitate similar controversial tenders, like the “Bloody Tenders” affair. Therefore, Manasievski insists that Venco Filipche should resign from his current position.