Margvelashvili May Become Joint Presidential Candidate of Opposition

Manana Nachkebia, one of the leaders of the New Rights opposition party, has confirmed that  the candidacy of President Margvelashvili is being discussed for the upcoming October presidential elections. 

Nachkebia said that political consultations on the issue are underway between the main parliamentary and non-parliamentary opposition parties.

“Margvelashvili was elected as the candidate of the Georgian Dream, but afterwards he was able to maintain independence, and in many cases he showed us a serious scrupulousness. Most importantly, this person understands what democracy and balance between the branches of the government are. So far, I suppose, and according to his interviews, Giorgi Margvelashvili has not yet decided whether he is going to run or not, but if he runs, it will be good for the development of democracy in the country. Another resource for a above-party candidate is probably in the non-governmental sector. The main thing is that a person who may become president should have experience and political knowledge. The main spectrum of opposition parties are involved in the negotiations,” Nachkebia said. 

By Máté Földi 

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