YEREVAN.- Political analyst Andreas Ghukasyan submitted Friday, to the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) of Armenia, his formal nomination for the presidential elections to be held in the country on February 18, 2013, the CEC informed Armenian News-NEWS.am.  

Ghukasyan is not affiliated with any party. He was one of activists protesting against boutiques in Mashtots park.

To note, pursuant to the Electoral Code, the formal nominations can be submitted to the CEC until January 4, 2013. Subsequently, the presidential candidates will be registered between January 4 and 14. 

Non-party affiliate Mher Hayrapetyan, epos specialist Vardan Sedrakyan, National Self-Determination Union Chairman Paruyr Hayrikyan, incumbent President—and ruling Republican Party leader—Serzh Sargsyan, National Accord party Chairman Aram Harutyunyan have already submitted their formal nominations to the Central Electoral Commission.