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McGregor says the public’s support will be ‘instrumental in championing a more inclusive and democratic electoral process.
Conor McGregor and his family
Conor McGregor’s post on Facebook this evening
MMA star Conor McGregor has launched a petition this evening declaring his intentions to seek the office of President of Ireland.
In a Facebook post addressed to ‘the esteemed citizens of Ireland and the Irish diaspora’, McGregor proposes a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination process to allow his name to be included on the ballot.
“To the esteemed citizens of Ireland and the Irish diaspora,
I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention to seek the esteemed office of President of Ireland.
The current constitutional framework however presents a significant barrier to democratic participation.
Conor McGregor’s post on Facebook this evening
The existing regulations mandate that a candidate must secure nominations from either twenty members of the Oireachtas or four county councils to be eligible for the ballot. This system, while intended to ensure a degree of political influence among candidates, inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish electorate.”
He goes on to say how the public’s support will be ‘instrumental in championing a more inclusive and democratic electoral process.
“In light of this, I propose a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination process to allow my name be included on the ballot. I contend that the citizens of Ireland, both at home and abroad, should have the unhindered right to determine the candidates who appear on the presidential ballot.
Therefore, I implore you to join me in this endeavour by signing this petition. Your support will be instrumental in championing a more inclusive and democratic electoral process, thereby empowering the people of Ireland to shape their own future.”
Conor McGregor and his family
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