"I am fully and deeply convinced, both as a politician and a constitutionalist, that dissolving the Parliament and calling for early elections does not fall outside the constitutional framework. Accordingly, we can make the most relevant decision to resolve the situation, one that aligns with the Constitution," said Nika Gvaramia, leader of the Akhali party, in a statement to journalists before a meeting with the President at the Presidential Administration.
Gvaramia expressed hope that today's meeting would finalize the alignment of positions.
"Time is very short. We need decisions—clear and definitive ones. However, as I have said, there is readiness for such decisions. Ultimately, the President must make this decision and communicate it to the people. That is her function as the only legitimate leader of this country. I hope we hear the decision today, and I hope it creates the space and format needed to swiftly implement the will of the Georgian people. This will is for new elections and a legitimate government that will lead us toward Europe.
My personal position is that new elections should be held as quickly as possible. This could involve several scenarios, but the most efficient and effective solution, in my opinion, is the dissolution of this Parliament, which is illegitimate.
First, the constitutional framework has already been violated. The 'Georgian Dream' party believes that rules apply only to those who disobey them, not to those in power who create these rules. That is not the case. Second, as a constitutionalist, I am confident that dissolving the Parliament and calling for early elections does not exceed the constitutional framework. This allows us to take the most relevant decision to address the situation, in full compliance with the Constitution. What 'Georgian Dream' is doing is neither a political nor a legal decision—it is simply a coup," Gvaramia stated.
He also commented on the inauguration of elected President Mikheil Kavlashvili, set to take place at the Parliamentary Palace.
"It is clear what is happening. We know that certain components [likely referencing military involvement] will be excluded. This government fears any democratic procedure. It will never experience open spaces again because it cannot feel comfortable or secure in them. The army, fortunately, remains unprivatized by Bidzina Ivanishvili, and his inability to achieve this explains his fear. As for the inauguration of this self-declared President, whether it happens or not, it is irrelevant. An illegitimate Parliament cannot elect a legitimate Parliament—it is impossible. We also know why certain embassies are not attending," Gvaramia concluded.