Azerbaijani political analyst Tofik Abbasov said that over the past years Georgian President Mikheil Saakashvili started tightening the screws on democracy to strengthen his power.

According to Abbasov, Saakashvili has deviated from the obligations shouldered by him earlier, as well as policy for freedom and democracy in the country. “Indignation with Saakashvili’s policy is mounting not only among political organizations. The social situation is worsening in the country, what is used by the authorities’ opponents. If the Georgian opposition forces manage to unite their efforts, the authorities will have problems,” said Abbasov.

The Azerbaijani expert also believes that Saakashvili may share the same destiny as Ben Ali or Hosni Mubarak. Georgia already has the experience of holding mass processions, rallies and pickets. And if Saakashvili relies only on his administration, police and special task forces, the situation may grow out of control, what will lead to unpredictable consequences.

“And if majority supports the opposition, Georgia may face the sad experience of Tunisia and Egypt,” Novosti-Azerbaijan quoted Tofik Abbasov as saying.