VAHAN HOVHANNISIAN RELIEVED OF POST OF VICE SPEAKER OF ARMENIA’S PARLIAMENT

DE FACTO
Feb 28, 2008

YEREVAN, 28.02.08. DE FACTO. On February 28 Armenia’s National Assembly
received Vahan Hovhannisian’s resignation from the post of RA NA Chair.

The Chair of Armenia’s NA Tigran Torosian expressed his gratitude
to Vahan Hovhannisian for efficient work he had carried out, while
being vice speaker, and wished him successes in his further activity.

To note, Vahan Hovhannisian had stated his intention to tender
resignation on February 22, and on February 25 he filed a
resignation. This decision a member of ARF Dashnaktsutyun Bureau
motivated by breaches committed in the course of presidential elections
in Armenia.

To remind, a candidate nominated by ARF Dashnaktsutyun Vahan
Hovhannisian participated in the presidential elections held in
Armenia on February 19.

According to the RA CEC, Vahan Hovhannisian received 6, 2% of the
electors’ votes.