**Two Abkhazian Deputies Refuse to Take Part in Presidential Elections**
Deputy of the Supreme Council of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia, Zurab Jgeburia, said he won’t be participating in today’s presidential elections in parliament. He claims the election is unfair and lacks legitimacy.
Jgeburia stated that he doesn’t need advice on how to vote or with whom to stand. “I live in this country with my own opinion, worldview, and belief in a happy future for my country,” he said.
Another deputy from Abkhazia, Temur Mzhavia, has also announced that he will boycott the presidential elections. He refused to cooperate with the de facto government of Georgia and called for a boycott of the December 14 elections.
**Presidential Elections on December 14**
On December 14, the electoral college will choose the president of Georgia. Only one candidate, Mikheil Kavelashvili, has been nominated for the position. The voting process will take place in the Parliament Palace from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A majority of the full composition of the electoral college (at least 151 members) is required to conduct indirect elections. To elect the president, at least 200 members (two-thirds of the full composition) must vote.
**Who Makes Up the Electoral College?**
The electoral college consists of 300 members from various groups, including:
* All members of the parliament (150)
* Members of the highest representative body of the Autonomous Republic of Adjara (21)
* Members of the highest representative body of the Autonomous Republic of Abkhazia (20)
* Members from city councils (109)