No constructive opposition in Azerbaijan: MP from ruling party

"The opposition is too ambitious and can not agree among themselves. The opposition even lacks candidates who would compete in the municipal elections,” he said.

"The same persons have been in opposition for many years. After all, they can not stay in  opposition for 50 years. The opposition fails to succeed in municipal, parliamentary or presidential elections. They make use of the same methods,” Ibrahimov said.

 “Have they ever made any efficient proposal to authorities? Currently, there is no constructive opposition in Azerbaijan,” he said.  

Azerbaijan will hold municipal elections on Dec. 23. Elections will be held for 15, 682 places in the 1, 718 municipalities. All voters besides those with the status of internally displaced persons are illegible to participate in the municipal elections. Voting will take place in 118 constituencies.

Starting from Oct. 8 individuals participating in the municipal elections can nominate for the elections. The campaign to collect signatures will continue till Nov. 13.

Those who nominate themselves as candidates must submit signatures of voters to the election commissions no later than Nov. 13.

Lists with signatures received after this date will not be accepted

According to the schedule, the registration of observers in the CEC will continue until Dec. 13 and in the district electoral commissions - till Dec. 18.

Organizations willing to hold “exit poll” are required submit documents to the CEC till Dec. 3.

/Day.Az/