Conor McGregor, the boxer who used to rage in UFC and then got caught in many allegations of sexual abuse, now seeking to enter the new “arena”: Becoming the next president of Ireland.
However, 37 -year -old boxers are facing difficulties before the deadline 24/9. By law, McGregor needs to have the support of at least 20 out of 234 MPs Oireachtas (Irish National Assembly), or 4 out of 31 local councils (district or city level) to be officially nominated.
On September 4, McGregor posted a video calling for supporters: “Please contact your local Council members today and ask them to nominate me.”
In the video standing in front of the headquarters of the Irish Prime Minister's office in Dublin, McGregor stated: “We are witnessing the situation that Ireland children are homeless increasing to an unprecedented level, this proves that the current government has refused to comply and respect the Declaration, where all Irish children must be loved. Instead, our children are abandoned. Massively enter a broken system. “
McGregor continued to call: “If you want to see my name appear on the presidential election, I urge you to contact your local district council and ask them to nominate me.”
He called himself a “antagonist martial arts master” and a “solution man”.
The position of Irish President is mainly ritual, voted directly every 7 years. Any citizen over 35 years of age can be elected if nominated valid.
Up to now, only two candidates have been confirmed to race to succeed the incumbent President Michael D.higgins, a famous leftist politician, who has been in position since 2011. The election will take place on October 24.