Shota Tsurtsumia, a member of For Georgia party, has been elected chairman of the Chkhorotsku Sakrebulo. He was supported by the opposition.

15 deputies - members of the United National Movement, Lelo and the Party of Georgia participated in the voting. Tsurtsumia received 14 votes out of 15. One ballot paper was made null and void.

The members of the Georgian Dream did not participate in the voting.

The development comes after the Sakrebulo failed to elect the Chair twice, on December 9 and December 3. On December 9, Tsurtsumia could not receive the necessary 14 votes despite UNM and Lelo’s backing, as one of the opposition councilors voted in favor of the GD candidate in a secret vote.