Murtaz Zodelava: I have no political plans - I do not see myself in politics

"I have no political plans—that is clear, and there are many reasons for this. I turned 50 while in prison; I am no longer a child. One goes through a process of re-evaluation and reflects on certain things. I simply do not see myself in politics," opposition politician Murtaz Zodelava told journalists after leaving the penitentiary institution.

He further stated that the plea agreement has no connection to the fact that he no longer has any political plans and does not intend to get involved in political processes.

"I have no political plans whatsoever—that is clear, and there are many reasons for this. I turned 50 while in prison; I am no longer a child. One goes through a process of re-evaluation and reflects on various things—I simply do not see myself in politics. This has nothing to do with the plea agreement; the agreement was not conditional—it was based solely on an admission of guilt, not on any specific terms or conditions.

Throughout my life, I have never met or spoken with an opponent 'in the shadows' or behind the scenes; everything that has happened in my life has been public.

I am a citizen of Georgia, and I have no intention of going anywhere. I am staying here, in my own country—I am an organic part of my nation. So, I am remaining here in Georgia; I just do not see a place for myself in politics. As I stated when the plea agreement was finalized, I was the one who organized it," Zodelava declared.