2012-11-28 On November 28, Chairperson of Chkhorotsku Sakrebulo Gia Lemonjava (UNM) submitted a letter of resignation, citing the existing situation in other regions as the reason. He explained that he resigned to prevent escalation of the situation in municipalities. During an extraordinary session of Sakrebulo convened on December 4, member of the coalition Georgian Dream Besik Esebua was elected as a new chairperson.