Many people in the Kazakhstan government reacted negatively to the decision to choose Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as the successor of the first president of Kazakhstan, Nursultan Nazarbayev. The former president of the republic wrote about this in his book “My Life”. From addiction to freedom,” the portal reported. Tengrinews.
Nazarbayev stated that he voluntarily left his post as Kazakh leader in 2019. At the same time, in accordance with the country’s legislation, he transferred his powers to the speaker of the upper house of parliament, who at that time was Tokayev.
“Many people met this with hostility, I know that for a fact. “Keeping in mind that the first president of the republic, KK Tokayev, had previously worked in the field of diplomacy all his life,” he emphasized.
He also added that some opponents of his decision wanted to take the post of President of Kazakhstan. However, as Nazarbayev stated, such plans were made secretly.
The former president eventually noted that Tokayev’s opponents missed the chance to express their dissatisfaction with his appointment as Nazarbayev’s successor. He concluded that after the general election, citizens could no longer challenge his decisions.
Previously Nursultan Nazarbayev clarified Reasons for leaving the post of President of Kazakhstan.