Aleko Elisashvili’s statement on the change of the head of the Penitentiary Service and European processes

Opposition politician Aleko Elisashvili, while speaking at court, stated that the departure of the Director General of the Penitentiary Service, Giorgi Pataridze, from his position is the result of struggle and perseverance. According to Elisashvili's assessment, Pataridze was "kicked out" and dismissed from his position. Interpressnews+1

The politician noted that a similar fate awaits the director of the 6th penitentiary institution, Shota Trapaidze. According to him, these processes are the result of resistance from prisoners and their families. Interpressnews

Furthermore, Elisashvili assessed the ongoing political events in Serbia and Hungary and noted that a "longed-for wind" is blowing from Europe. According to him, processes similar to the defeat of Aleksandar Vučić in Serbia and Viktor Orbán in Hungary will also happen in Georgia. Interpressnews+1