**Georgia’s Gakharia Faces Second Summoning by Parliamentary Commission**
The Georgian opposition party, Gakharia for Georgia, has released a statement regarding the second summoning of Giorgi Gakharia to appear before the parliamentary investigative commission. The commission is probing into the Chorchana checkpoint issue.
According to the statement, Giorgi Gakharia had already appeared before the commission once on April 14, 2025, for a 6-hour session. He has now been summoned again for June 23, 2025. Despite being abroad on a pre-planned visit, Gakharia expressed his readiness to participate in the session remotely, citing the commission’s own regulations that allow for online participation.
**A Questionable Refusal**
However, the commission has refused Giorgi Gakharia’s request to appear remotely and insists on his physical presence at the session. This decision has been met with skepticism by Gakharia for Georgia, which claims that there is no objective explanation for this refusal if the investigative commission is genuinely interested in hearing from Gakharia.
The party notes that the commission had previously proposed remote participation during the first summoning, and now seems to be inconsistent in its approach. This has raised questions about the commission’s true intentions and whether it is seeking to intimidate or silence Giorgi Gakharia.
**A Reaffirmation of Readiness**
In response to the commission’s refusal, Gakharia for Georgia has reaffirmed that Giorgi Gakharia remains ready to speak to the commission on the Chorchana checkpoint issue remotely before returning to Georgia. This statement highlights the party’s commitment to transparency and its willingness to cooperate with the investigative process.
As the June 23 session approaches, tensions are likely to escalate between Gakharia for Georgia and the parliamentary investigative commission. The public will be watching closely to see how this situation unfolds and what implications it may have for Georgian politics.
