“I am glad to inform you that in accordance with the decision of the political council of the party, I am presenting the candidacy of Mikheil Kavelashvili for the post of the President of Georgia. Mikheil Kavelashvili does not need a special introduction to the public. For years, as a successful athlete, he defended the honor of Georgia. Misha was a seasoned member of the Georgian football team, he is a multiple champion of several countries. His football career is connected with Tbilisi Dinamo, Vladikavkaz Alanya, Manchester City, leading Swiss football clubs.
“Even before starting his political activities, Mikheil Kavelashvili always uncompromisingly expressed his principled position on all issues important for the country. During the last eight years, Mikheil Kavelashvili was engaged in successful political activities, he was one of the outstanding members of our political team, especially in the last few years, he made a great contribution to protecting the national interests of Georgia and strengthening the country’s sovereignty,” said Bidzina Ivanishvili.
Georgian Dream discussed the presidential candidate this morning, first in the format of the political council session, and then in the format of the majority session.
The election of the President of Georgia is scheduled for December 14, and the inauguration is scheduled for December 29. This year, for the first time, the president will be elected indirectly by an electoral college consisting of 300 members.
Mikheil Kavelashvili (born 22 July 1971) is a Georgian politician and former professional footballer. He is the co-founder of People’s Power party.
He moved into politics in 2016, and was elected to the Parliament of Georgia in the Georgian Dream party, before leaving to co-found the People’s Power party.
The GD MP is known for his anti-western and conservative sentiments.
By Ana Dumbadze
