Resignation Rumors Rattle Fragile Government Bloc

 

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Tamara - Unconfirmed reports suggest that Parliament Chairman and Social Democratic Party leader Âḱob Ramont́i is attempting to dissuade two MPs from stepping down early, amid concerns that special elections could threaten the government's already narrow majority in parliament.

According to sources within the governing bloc, Adur Žaḱeli (MTI-8) and Izabel Magomedovi (SB-2), both members of the Social Democrats, have privately signaled an interest in resigning from their parliamentary posts. While no public statements have been made by either MP, internal leaks suggest Ramont́i is urging them to remain in office at least until the end of the legislative session.

Žaḱeli, who represents District 8 in the Mtavari Iḱ region (MTI-8), has been a high-profile member of the Social Democrats for many years. He currently sits on the Legal Committee for Appointments and Immunities and is widely regarded as a key figure in the party. His longstanding presence in parliament has earned him considerable influence, and his departure would be seen as a significant blow to the party’s leadership.

Magomedovi, representing District 2 in the Saboloo region (SB-2), serves on the Committee for Foreign Policy and Global Integration. Before entering politics, she worked for the regional court. Prior to that, she managed a mining site in the Ǵrubeli region.

The current government controls 77 seats in the 145-member parliament, with the Social Democrats (SD) holding 45. They are supported by the Farmer’s and Green’s Union (PMK) with 15 seats, United Alliance (GA) with 9, and the New Socialists (AS) with 8. The opposition, led by the Agausian Liberal Party (AL), holds 64 seats in total. Four additional seats are held by the Democratic League of Agausia (ADL), which is not formally aligned with either bloc.

Special elections in even one of the Social Democrats' seats could create volatility, especially if opposition parties see an opportunity to erode the government’s majority. In the case of District 8 in Mtavari Iḱ and District 2 in Saboloo, reports indicate that opposition parties are currently outpolling the Social Democrats. If either of these districts were to flip, the government’s majority would be reduced to 75 seats, potentially leading to more legislative gridlock or a further breakdown in coalition relations.

"This isn’t just about two MPs. It’s about the difference between governing with confidence and governing on the edge," said one senior coalition aide who declined to be named. "Ramont́i is well aware of that."

As both Chairman of Parliament and the coalition’s alliance chair, Ramont́i’s influence is considerable. His reported intervention reflects the growing unease within the ruling bloc over potential losses in a political climate where public confidence has wavered and party loyalty is increasingly unpredictable in by-elections.

Neither the Social Democratic Party nor the MPs in question have commented on the reports. The Parliament Chair’s office did not respond to inquiries.

It remains unclear whether any resignations are imminent, however the speculation and chaos surrounding the episode underscores the fragility of the coalition and the quiet but persistent efforts to keep it intact.

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