• On August 23, State Representative Giorgi Guguchia and Zugdidi city Mayor Mamuka Tsotseria met with residents of the village of Jikhashkari in Zugdidi municipality to discuss the status of gasification operations. Davit Kodua, a candidate for parliament nominated by “Georgian Dream” in Zugdidi, attended the meeting along with them.

Davit Kodua does not currently hold a public position; he is a candidate for a member of parliament nominated by the ruling party, so his participation in the budget-funded activity represents a use of budgetary funds for the ruling party's candidate’s campaign, as well as creating the perception that the event is organized by the party.