"Barack Obama" runs for Azerbaijan's parliament

Asif Mustafayev, well known as “Barack Obama” in Azerbaijan as he looks a lot like the U.S. president Obama, will run for the November 7 parliamentary elections in Azerbaijan from the Democratic World Party (ADWP).

He said in his interview with Turkish media that he will do his utmost for welfare of the country once he is elected. He wishes to meet with U.S. President Obama to discuss with him Karabakh problem, Khojaly Genocide and ceasefire violations by Armenia.

Mustafayev said he recently visited Turkey and made a televised speech drawing public attention to Azerbaijan's problems. When asked why he is running for parliament from the Azerbaijan Democratic World Party, Mustafayev said he follows Obama’s example who is also member of the Democratic Party.

ADWP Chairman Mammad Alizade said Mustafayev has been nominated from Nasimi District of Baku, home to the largest number of the party members. He said he hopes Azerbaijani “Obama” will win the elections as he enjoys great popularity in Azerbaijan.  


/Vesti.az/