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In the online post, McGregor also claimed to have the backing of the “most prestigious party of them all” but did not name the party.
Conor McGregor is among other hopefuls seeking a nomination (Brian Lawless/PA)
Conor McGregor has claimed that he has secured enough support to launch a legitimate bid to become the next President of Ireland.
The disgraced MMA fighter made the claims on social media today but did not explain where the support was coming from.
In the online post, McGregor also claimed to have the backing of the “most prestigious party of them all” but did not name the party.
McGregor, who was lost a civil rape case last November and who also has more than 20 criminal convictions, launched a petition in recent weeks saying he should be allowed to run for the office without going through the normal procedures.
Those seeking to get their name on the ballot can only do so by either securing nominations from at least 20 members of the Oireachtas or at least four local authorities.
McGregor wrote on X today: “I have it secured. I have councils on board. TD’s. Senators.
“I even have the most prestigious party of them all.”
“It is now about choosing my affiliation. Ireland’s Call will be answered. I am here for the will of the people. Only.”
Despite his claims today, it had been widely expected that McGregor would not achieve the required support to have a realistic chance of taking over from President Michael D Higgins.
Dublin’s local authorities all failed to back the Crumlin man when asked by the Sunday World in recent weeks if they would support him.
Conor McGregor is among other hopefuls seeking a nomination (Brian Lawless/PA)
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Earlier this month, the Sunday World asked Dublin’s councils if they would support the disgraced MMA fighter and refused to give him their support, with one deputy mayor saying he would only “spew hate” and waste their time.
McGregor, who a civil jury found had sexually assaulted Nikita Hand in a Dublin hotel, had not appeared to seek the required nominations from members of the Oireachtas or councils to get his name on the ballot.
The election to choose the next President of Ireland is expected to take place on October 23, approximately two weeks following the Budget.
It comes as speculation heats up over potential presidential candidates, with five-in-a-row All-Ireland winning former Dublin GAA manager Jim Gavin being linked with a Fianna Fáil presidential nomination.