Conor McGregor really wants to become president of Ireland.
On Monday the former dichotomy UFC champion launched an online petition in the hope of getting enough attention that he could possibly change procedures, so that he could get to the mood for the general elections. According to the current rules, potential candidates must be nominated and meet certain criteria before the elections ended.
McGregor, whose offer to become president has received a lot of skepticism by local media and politicians, tries to change those rules so that he can let the public decide whether or not he is chosen.
“I, Conor McGregor, explain my intention to look for the valued office of President of Ireland,” wrote McGregor for his Change.org campaign. “The current constitutional framework, however, is a considerable barrier for democratic participation. The existing regulations mandatory that a candidate must protect the nominations of twenty members of the OireActas or four district councils to be striking for the vote. This system, although intended to limit a degree of political influence between candidates.
“In the light of this, I propose a petition that argues for an adaptation of the nomination process to be admitted to the mood. I claim that the citizens of Ireland, both at home and abroad, for an adaptation of the nomination process. Process, which enabled the people of Ireland to shape their own future.”
McGregor has been teasing his switch to politics for several months, especially after he had been to the White House to meet President Donald Trump during a St. Patrick’s Day party in March.
In general, the presidency in Ireland is much different than the United States.
The president of Ireland is considered the head of state and the supreme commander of the Irish defense forces, but the role is largely seen as a ceremonial institution without significant political power.
Nevertheless, McGregor wants his voice to be heard, so he tries to play the role and hopes that this latest campaign Ireland could possibly have his rules changed to allow him.
The last step of McGregor comes only a few days after a court in Ireland had shot his appeal after he had been held liable for sexual violence for an incident that reportedly would take place in 2018. McGregor also recently announced plans to restart his UFC career after re-introducing the anti-doping program of the promotion with Hopes that he could compete on the schedule in the White Map in 2026.
McGregor has not fought since 2021 when he suffered a horribly broken leg during his trilogy with Dustin Poirier.
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