2013-03-15 According to the news report aired by Maestro TV on March 11, Gurjaani municipality council appointed governor without competition required by law. As shown in the news report, the chairperson of Gurjaani City Council confirms the appointment of a new governor without due competition. Link: http://goo.gl/yZguu

2013-03-07 During Sakrebulo meeting on March 7, Akaki Osiashvili was appointed as Gamgebeli. His candidacy was supported by absolute majority of votes (total of 19). He had been appointed as Acting Gamgebeli since December 10, 2012. Gurjaani Gamgebeli was appointed without announcing a competition.

2012-12-07 In November Municipality Gamgebeli Davit Meskhishvili submitted resignation letters at their own free will. The December 7 meeting of Sakrebulo convened to elect Sakrebulo Chairperson and Acting Governor was invaded by supporters of the Georgian Dream. Following a noise and verbal confrontation, the situation escalated to the extent that Sakrebulo had to terminate the meeting. At the December 10 representative of the Georgian Dream, Joni Osiashvili was elected as acting governor. Activists of the Georgian Dream protested approval of the candidates, accusing them of making a deal with the UNM.