Kakha Kaladze, the mayor of the capital and the Georgian Dream mayoral candidate in Tbilisi, said during the mayoral debate that no one had blamed Giorgi Gakharia for drug addiction.
He was asked by Gakharia about the issue, Gakharia also asked him if he shared the sentiments of the members of the ruling team about drug addiction, betrayal and links to Mikheil Saakashvili.
"Regarding drug addiction, I think no one has blamed you and no one has said that Giorgi Gakharia is a drug addict. As for your behavior, I also said live, I also told you - I did not like the decision you made in February.
I always try to be as restrained as possible when the question is asked about Giorgi Gakharia. I am first a man, and then I am a politician. Consequently, I give a certain role and preference to human relationships. Tbilisi will decide," Kaladze replied.
For reference, the ruling team has repeatedly said that Giorgi Gakharia is a drug user.