“For ‘Georgian Dream,’ any institution tasked even formally with fighting corruption is unacceptable — this confirms that corruption is the foundation on which ‘Georgian Dream’ relies,” said Levan Bezhashvili, one of the leaders of the “National Movement,” responding to the decision of “Georgian Dream” to abolish the Anti-Corruption Bureau from March 2, 2026, transferring its functions entirely to the State Audit Office.

According to Bezhashvili, Razhden Kuprashvili was considered a protégé of Irakli Garibashvili, which is why “Georgian Dream” decided to resolve the internal clan struggle through the law itself and abolish the Anti-Corruption Bureau.

“For ‘Georgian Dream,’ any institution tasked even formally with fighting corruption is unacceptable. This again confirms that corruption is the foundation on which ‘Georgian Dream’ relies. At the same time, Razhden Kuprashvili was seen as Garibashvili’s protégé. Therefore, ‘Georgian Dream’ decided to resolve the struggle between his clans through law and abolish this service. This decision is also unjustified because the functions of the Audit Office are constitutionally completely different. According to international standards, it is proper for an anti-corruption agency to exist as an independent entity with investigative and quasi-judicial powers. This decision is not about implementing reforms in the field of corruption but about creating even more ambiguity in the fight against corruption in this country,” Bezhashvili stated.

In addition, Bezhashvili commented on “Georgian Dream’s” decision to abolish the administration of the administrative-territorial unit established in the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District. According to Bezhashvili, “for some reason, 13 years later, ‘Georgian Dream’ suddenly discovered the existence and activities of this service.”

“‘Georgian Dream’ only started evaluating it after 13 years. During these 13 years, they did not make a single decision, and yet today they provide arguments as if this service suddenly matters. This again indicates that in dealing with separatist regions, it is expected that ‘Georgian Dream’ will follow Russian policy again. This service, which was established at the time, was created with the support of the Georgian administration to uphold statehood. Both the Georgian and Ossetian populations of the Tskhinvali region participated in its elections. They had no legitimacy issues and participated as a representative party on the international stage. This service had a specific purpose and mission. Today, this purpose and mission are unacceptable to Russia. Accordingly, ‘Georgian Dream,’ as a continuation of the ‘Russian Dream,’ is abolishing this service and intends to pursue Russian policy in this area,” Bezhashvili said.

As a reminder, from March 2, 2026, the Anti-Corruption Bureau will be abolished, and its functions will be fully transferred to the State Audit Office.

At the same time, “Georgian Dream” also decided to abolish the administration of the administrative-territorial unit established in the territory of the former South Ossetian Autonomous District.

As stated by the Speaker of Parliament, Shalva Papuashvili, the municipalities of Akhalgori, Kurta, Tighvi, and Eredvi will continue to function, which, according to him, were elected in full compliance with the Constitution in 2006.