Leaders of Lelo and UNM Address Irakli Gharibashvili's Resignation
By Liza Mchedlidze
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
After Prime Minister Irakli Gharibashvili announced his resignation, Mamuka Khazaradze, opposition leader of the Lelo party, responded by stating that no matter who Bidzina appoints as Prime Minister, they will not be able to save the 'sunken ship' of the Georgian Dream government.
According to Khazaradze, Gharibashvili should sit on the defendant's bench, not as the chairman of the party, due to 'corrupt deals'.
"Bidzina has proven to be the main figure in corruption, nepotism, and failed management. He's been making decisions both in the past and currently. Dream knows its days are numbered. Society demands real changes. The Georgian people will soon let go of a government serving Russian interests. Lelo serves Georgia. 39 weeks left until victory!" Khazaradze stated.
Governmental changes, according to the chairman of the United National Movement, Levan Khabeishvili, are not connected to the well-being of citizens but rather to the influence of Bidzina Ivanishvili.
"Government changes are not linked to the well-being of our citizens. Clearly, this is not related to the expectation that prices will decrease starting tomorrow; this won't resolve the issue of price increases. Obviously, the problem of jobs will not be solved.
Obviously, it will not address the issue of people not having a decent income. Of course, these changes will not bring relief to immigrants, and hundreds of thousands of our fellow citizens will not return to the country simply because some concrete movement has occurred in the Georgian Dream," Khabeishvili said.
According to Khabeishvili, the current government does not serve the people; instead, they are motivated to enrich Bidzina Ivanishvili, enrich themselves, and build new houses and villas, rather than prioritizing service to the people.
"Hence, this year presents an opportunity for our citizens. The specific decisions made are tied to the serious problems they face. If challenges arise, we must leverage them for the benefit of our people, aiming for a future with decent income, a robust economy, and job opportunities.
Our emigrants should also have the opportunity to return to their families, work in Georgia, and support their families that way," Khabeishvili stated.
