The opposition slams the appointment of Ivanishvili"s family relative Shengeli Pitskhelauri as deputy head of the State Security. It is unacceptable for the government"s opponents to appoint any person on high position based on nepotism.
Irakli Abesadze, member of the parliamentary faction "European Georgia - Movement for Freedom", says that influential figures in security service are members of Ivanishvili"s circle. This, according to the MP, serves to keep the government in power and not to protect the security of the country.
"Head of the State Security is Bidzina Ivanishvili"s personal guard, his first deputy is director of" Cartu Group ". Now Ivanishvili"s family member is appointed as deputy head of the State Security and this service will take care of the security of Ivanishvili"s family and the Georgian Dream"s personal security, their political security. This is what destroys the authority of this institution and significantly reduces its capabilities, "said Irakli Abesadze.
Shengeli Pitskhelauri, a senior official of Shevardnadze"s government, is likely to be one of the top officials of the "Dream" government in the nearest future, confirming that he is close to Ivanishvili"s family.