Ferenczi Gábor, the Tisza party’s member of parliament for Hódmezővásárhely, responded sharply in a Facebook post to a voter who criticized him online for voting for Unger Anna to head the asset recovery office, according to a recent public statement by the politician.
According to Ferenczi’s Facebook post, he received a critical message on Messenger past 11 p.m. questioning why he voted for Unger Anna instead of Ligeti. Ferenczi noted in his post that the individual had attended a campaign event at the fountain to listen to his speech, thanking them for coming out for the regime change and casting a vote.
Ferenczi defended his vote by detailing the personal sacrifices he made to win the parliamentary seat. He stated that he closed his business, went six months without earning any income, and campaigned extensively across the district while sleeping only a few hours a night. He wrote that he undertook these hardships for regime change, accountability, truth, and the homeland, despite facing what he described as lies spread with the cooperation of the Promenád and the Makó television.
Did You Know? Ferenczi Gábor won the Hódmezővásárhely-centered Csongrád-Csanád county 4th electoral district from Fidesz on April 12 with more than 58 percent of the vote.
The Decision to Support Unger Anna
Addressing the voter’s criticism, Ferenczi stated that he cast his vote for Unger Anna with a pure heart and firmly rejected the idea that he should rely on Facebook comments or public posts from laypeople to make legislative decisions. He emphasized that he trusts his professionally qualified colleagues—including lawyers, prosecutors, and attorneys—who serve on the Justice Committee and selected the candidate they deemed most suitable to lead the asset recovery office.
According to the lawmaker, he had no chance to vote for Ligeti even if he had wanted to, but added that he would not have chosen Ligeti anyway because he trusts the judgment of his fellow representatives. He characterized his vote as an act of trust and solidarity rather than strict party discipline. Ferenczi expressed pride in his fellow MPs, noting that they faced immense pressure during the selection process.
Political Pressures and Future Outlook
In his post, Ferenczi dismissed threats regarding upcoming public opinion polls, stating that the next Medián measurement does not interest him. He wrote that he is not in politics to shovel public funds or build a career, but to achieve a regime change. He added that he would not feel disheartened if he eventually stopped being a politician and returned to his family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ferenczi Gábor?
Ferenczi Gábor is the Tisza party’s member of parliament representing the Csongrád-Csanád county 4th electoral district, which he won from Fidesz on April 12 with over 58 percent of the vote.
Why was the voter messaging Ferenczi?
The voter sent a critical message via Messenger questioning why Ferenczi voted for Unger Anna instead of Ligeti to head the asset recovery office.
How did Ferenczi justify his vote for Unger Anna?
Ferenczi stated that he trusted his professionally qualified colleagues on the Justice Committee, who selected the candidate they found most suitable, and asserted that he would not base his votes on laypeople’s social media comments.