“Ex-Manchester City player has become a candidate for the presidency of Georgia Mikhail Kavelashvili has been nominated as a candidate for the presidency by the ruling Georgian Dream party. For the first time, the president of Georgia will not be elected by the population, but by the Electoral College on December 14.”, — write on: unn.ua
“Honesty, justice, patriotism and principles are qualities that distinguish Mykhailo Kavelashvili. He is the best embodiment of a Georgian man by his nature, if you will, by his habit. He is a wonderful husband and father of four children. Considering all the above, the team made a unanimous decision regarding the nomination of Kavelashvili to the post of president of Georgia, I am sure that Kavelashvili will fully restore his dignity, temporarily selected at the Presidential Institute. The inauguration of the new president will take place on December 29, and from now on the flagrant practices of betrayal of the country and systematic violation of the Constitution by the President of Georgia, which caused the greatest damage to the Presidential Institute, will remain in the past,” Ivanishvili said.
According to reports, Kavelashvili is one of the leaders of “People’s Power”, which formally broke away from the ruling party. He was a member of the Parliament of the 9th and 10th convocations, and became a deputy following the parliamentary elections on October 26. “People’s Power” is known for its anti-Western rhetoric and support for “traditional values”.
He is a football veteran who started his sports career in Tbilisi Lokomotiv, then moved to Dynamo, where he became a six-time champion of Georgia. In 1995, he moved to the Vladikavkaz club “Spartak-Alania”, and in 1996 to “Manchester City” (28 matches, 3 goals). He also played for various clubs in Switzerland.
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For the first time, the president of Georgia will be elected not by the population, but by the Electoral College, in which “Georgian Dream” will have the majority of seats.
The election of the president of Georgia will be held on December 14 in the parliament building, and the inauguration will be held on December 29 this year. The second round of elections (if necessary) will also take place on December 14.