The opposition will nominate Giorgi Sioridze for the post of chairperson of the Central Election Commission (CEC), said MP Sandro Rakviashvili of the Girchi party.

Rakviashvili told journalists that Sioridze would be the nominee of 5 parties (Lelo, Aghmashenebeli Strategy, Citizens, European Socialists, European Democrats). However, he has the support of the larger part of opposition parties.

According to Rakviashvili, the candidate of the United National Movement and Aghmashenebeli Strategy were also considered for this position, however, finally, they agreed on the candidate of Lelo – Giorgi Sioridze.

“After two days of negotiations, we agreed on a candidate at the Girchi party office. Five parties will nominate him today and I hope the whole opposition will support him and he will be elected through the consensus. All parties were involved in the negotiations, including the United National Movement. The negotiations were constructive,” Rakviashvili said.

Opposition parties will nominate CEC Deputy Chairperson, based on Election Code.