CEC Chief Says Adjarian Election Officials Intimidated

Chairman of the Central Election Commission (CEC) Zurab Tchiaberashvili convened a news briefing late on March 27 and said that precinct election commission members in Adjara are intimidated by the local authorities.

“Do not be afraid of this intimidation, we will protect you. I urge Aslan Abashidze not to interfere in election process,” Zurab Tchiaberashvili said.

“Information that we are receiving from Adjara is really alarming,” he added.