Elections: Former President Saakashvili Intends to be PM 'Only for 2 Years'
Former President of Georgia Mikheil Saakashvili, who currently serves as the Head of the Executive Committee of the National Reforms Council of Ukraine, once again discussed his plans to return to Georgia in a new video address.
In his words, he intends to serve as the Prime Minister of the country, however, "Not for a full term, but for a maximum of 2 years."
“The United National Movement and a number of other people have raised the issue of nominating me for the Prime Minister’s post. I've thought about it a lot and I'm ready to take on this function, but not because I miss the power. I really do not miss it and I want to tell you that I will be the Prime Minister not for a full term, but for a maximum of 2 years. These 2 years will be enough to pull the country out of the swamp and move forward very quickly. I am sure of it," he said.
The third president of Georgia noted that October 31 is not an ordinary election, but "An election of existence and non-existence."
He once again apologized to the public for mistakes.
"I want to sincerely apologize to everyone for mistakes, but an apology is not enough, the main thing is not to apologize, but to correct those mistakes. I hope we will have the opportunity to correct them," Saakashvili said.
He pledged that "He will arrive in Georgia without causing any confrontation or unrest."
"I'm often asked when I will come to Georgia. I will arrive in Georgia without causing any controversy or unrest. It is very important that everything be peaceful. I handed over power peacefully and I am really not going to come to power as a result of unrest. But we all agree that Georgia needs to be saved. That is why I am not going to avoid responsibility. We, together with you, will definitely have our beloved homeland, Georgia, back on its feet!" he said.
Yesterday, the opposition coalition 'Power in Unity' and the United National Movement nominated him as their candidate for Prime Minister in the 2020 parliamentary elections.
The former president has announced his plan to return to Georgia several times in recent years. However, the current government claims that Saakashvili will be immediately detained upon crossing the border "For the crimes he has committed against the Georgian people."
By Ana Dumbadze
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