Conor McGregor Launches Petition To Make Presidential Poll In Eire

Conor McGregor is taking issues into his personal arms in his quest to grow to be Eire’s subsequent president — launching a petition to land on the poll with out nominations from different politicians.

Infamous went reside with the campaign minutes in the past … penning a letter to the residents of Eire and the Irish diaspora.

“I, Conor McGregor hereby declare my intention to hunt the esteemed workplace of President of Eire,” the UFC celebrity mentioned Monday. “The present constitutional framework nonetheless presents a big barrier to democratic participation.”

McGregor — who has been outspoken on his political opinions in recent times — defined so as to be thought of a candidate, he will need to have nominations from 20 members of the Oireachtas or 4 county councils … and he apparently did the mathematics, and it ain’t trying good for his trigger.

However McGregor is not tapping out — as an alternative, he desires to alter the foundations.

“This technique, whereas meant to make sure a level of political affect amongst candidates, inadvertently restricts the direct voice of the Irish citizens,” he mentioned.

“In mild of this, I suggest a petition advocating for a modification of the nomination course of to permit my identify be included on the poll. I contend that the residents of Eire, each at residence and overseas, ought to have the unhindered proper to find out the candidates who seem on the presidential poll.”

McGregor — who has made loads of headlines for issues outdoors of politics lately — is asking his supporters to signal the petition … saying doing so will likely be a win for democracy.