Conor McGregor urges Irish citizens to sign petition that would 'ensure' spot on country's presidential ballot
Conor McGregor said he was running to become the president of Ireland in March – now he aims to make a picture.
UFC Superstar issued a link to a petition to social media on Monday and “provide” in the ballot.
“I, Conor McGregor, declare my intention to search for the president of Ireland,” McGregor, “McGregor Written in the petition.
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“However, the current constitutional framework offers a significant obstacle for democratic participation. Current regulations decide that a candidate should be nominated from the twenty members of Oireachtas or in accordance with the ballot.
“In the light of this, I propose a petition that advocates a change of the candidacy process to allow the candidacy to be included in the ballot.
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McGregor’s first announcement for running for the president came a few days after he met President Donald Trump, earlier this year.
The former champion opposed a draft law on the EU Migration Agreement.
“Ireland should fully implement the EU migration agreement until June 12, 2026. So now and between June 12, 2026, both Oireachtas has to pass by both houses and signed by the President … Who will withstand the government and will oppose this bill?” McGregor wrote in March.
“This is the people of Ireland’s choice! Always! This is a real democracy!
McGregor criticized the Irish government in the White House to raise awareness about the “problems faced by the people of Ireland”.
In September, he made a potential presidential run in Ireland and called him “the only logical choice”.
McGregor did not fight for breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier in 2021. He had to come back last year, but his foot injury kept him away from the octagon. Since then, he said he would return only in a stadium, but he was interested in the UFC event in the White House next year.
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