Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze has criticized President Salome Zourabichvili, accusing her of “clinging to her position” as her term nears its end in two months. Speaking to journalists in Hungary, Kobakhidze claimed Zourabichvili is refusing to cooperate with the country’s Prosecutor’s Office on allegations of election fraud, despite a call from the US State Department urging her to do so. He argued that her refusal to comply with this request reveals her unwillingness to participate in a lawful investigation in a sovereign state like Georgia.
“Georgia is an independent state, and investigations are carried out by the relevant constitutional bodies. Everyone should accept Georgia’s independence,” Kobakhidze stated. He went on to stress that Georgia’s institutions are stronger than ever and that any investigation should be transparent and based on factual evidence.
The Prime Minister also criticized the Georgian opposition’s recent actions, calling their efforts to undermine the election results futile.
“The only thing the opposition is doing now is fighting against the electronic systems that calculated the election results without any errors,” Kobakhidze said, emphasizing that the opposition has no real resources to challenge the government.
Kobakhidze concluded by accusing the opposition of being “bankrupt” in every way, lacking both credible arguments and public support. He suggested that this would lead to a smoother political transition compared to previous years. According to Kobakhidze, Zourabichvili’s tenure will soon come to an end, signaling the conclusion of this chapter in Georgia’s political history.
