Georgian PM says domestic opposition “fragmented” amid internal disputes

Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze on Sunday said that the domestic opposition was deeply divided and facing growing internal disagreements.

Speaking to journalists, Kobakhidze argued that the opposition had lost public support and is now increasingly at odds within its own ranks.

“The opposition is completely fragmented. Previously, the Georgian people did not like this opposition. Now they do not even like each other. This is the current situation and reality, which is very positive”, the Prime Minister said.

He further added that the ongoing disputes within the opposition stem from competition among political figures seeking to strengthen their standing with what he described as their “patrons”.

“They have recognised in one another what the Georgian people had seen in them for a long time. They identified in each other people without a sense of national loyalty, and as a result, they do not like one another. It may seem paradoxical, but that is the reality. They no longer like each other. Previously, the Georgian people did not support this group. Now they do not support one another either. This is, among other things, a reflection of the fact that these individuals are fighting for their own positions before their patrons. Ultimately, this is the main reason behind this confrontation”, Kobakhidze concluded.