Stanivuković and Minić held their long-anticipated debate in front of RTRS cameras, focusing on political disputes between the authorities and the opposition at the level of Banja Luka city and the Republika Srpska entity.
Naturally, the discussion repeatedly turned into personal clashes, with Stanivuković frequently mentioning that Savo Minić is the godfather of former RS President Milorad Dodik, to which the entity's premier responded that he is "proud" of that.
On the other hand, Stanivuković emphasized his electoral success and vote count, citing election results where Minić, as the Banja Luka mayor stated, won 400 votes in Bosanski Šamac.
Additionally, Stanivuković highlighted Minić and SNSD's ties with numerous entrepreneurs from RS who received money from the entity's budget, which Minić largely did not comment on.
A notable moment involved Minić's question to Stanivuković about his knowledge of the RS Constitution, to which Stanivuković replied that it was a "quiz question," mocked by the RS premier until the end of their TV debate.
Minić also criticized Stanivuković for what he called a "performance" when the Banja Luka mayor was arrested at the border with Croatia, asking him "how he lives a luxurious life if he doesn't receive a salary."
Besides these topics, they discussed the situation in Banja Luka since Stanivuković became mayor, with Minić emphasizing his refusal to cooperate with SNSD, while Stanivuković highlighted projects completed since 2020.
They also talked about commodity reserves in this entity, comparing them with countries in the Bosnia and Herzegovina region, as well as the recently opened Česma Bridge in Banja Luka.