In a bomb for the MMA world and Irish policy, the star of the UFC, Conor McGregor, withdrew from the Irish presidential race after months of campaign and efforts to legitimize his candidacy.
Earlier in the day, in a long post on X, the former champion of the UFC division announced the news, revealing that he had decided to “withdraw” from the elections after a deliberate discussion with his family.
However, in his message castigating the presidential election of the country, calling it as non-democratic, “ the notorious ” guaranteed that it was only the beginning of his political career, and he would come back to compete in a future election:
“After a careful reflection and after consulting my family, I withdraw my candidacy from this presidential race. It was not an easy decision, but it is the right one at the moment. Although I will not dispute this election, my commitment to Ireland does not stop here.”
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McGregor added:
“My first adventure in politics, and although I have chosen to withdraw this tower, significant progress has been made. I want to assure the inhabitants of Ireland that it will not be my last elections … This is not the end, but the start of my political trip … I will continue to serve my people on the world scene, lobbying for the best interests of Socially and economically Ireland, there is no doubt.”
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What is the problem of Conor McGregor with the Irish presidential elections
The biggest obstacle for Conor McGregor’s offer for the Irish presidential chair was to legitimize his candidacy.
To be nominated for the Irish presidents [Irish Presidency]A candidate needs the support of at least 20 of the 234 members of the Ouireachtas (Irish deputies) or four of the 31 local or municipal councilors. McGregor believes that such a criterion prevents independent candidates from entering the elections
MMA Mega Star had to win the support stipulated before September 24 if it were to participate in the elections.
Folling to meet this criterion, McGregor even went so far as to urge his compatriots to put pressure on their local representatives on his behalf. In a final effort, the fighter also made daring proclamations, promising not to adopt any bill without public consent if it were to be president, a practice largely unknown in legislative practice.
Edited by Ujwal Jain
