Former Minister of Economy, Farhad Aliyev hastily denied his relative, a professor and historian Jamil Hasanly, who on Friday was nominated as a single candidate from the National Council of Democratic Forces.
Aliyev, who is serving his term in prison, issued a statement about the support of the candidacy of the current president, Ilham Aliyev.
It is noteworthy that for a long time Hasanly has been leading the commiitte to protect the rights of Farhad Aliyev. Thanking Jamil Hasanly for his efforts to protect his rights, the ex-minister said that he will vote for Ilham Aliyev, who provided the economic revival of Azerbaijan and increased international prestige.
Aliyev was arrested in 2005 on charges of coup attempt, and then the charge was changed to abuse and theft.
President Aliyev, accused the former minister of treason.
Observers note that such statements from jail are usually made under pressure. It should be noted that the former minister is to be released in 2015, but he hopes on parole. Previously, he applied for early release.
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