The disciplinary commission of the Milli Majlis, Azerbaijan's parliament, has announced that it will consider the case of deputy Vahid Akhmedov following an interview he gave to blogger Mehman Huseynov. During the interview, Akhmedov criticized the participation of some deputies in business and suggested that opposition parties, including the Popular Front Party of Azerbaijan and the Musavat Party, could get seats in parliament. He also commented on the role of Turkey in Azerbaijan and the challenges of being an opposition to the current policy of the state.

The discussion of Akhmedov's interview on social media has raised concerns about the freedom of speech in Azerbaijan. However, a member of the Milli Majlis Committee on Human Rights, Elman Nasirov, defended the country's democratic development and stated that all rights, including freedom of speech, are protected.

Bashir Suleymanli, head of the Institute of Civil Rights, expressed concern about the limited right of the deputy to freely express his opinion and criticized the campaign against Akhmedov in parliament and the media. Suleymanli questioned the possible punishment of Akhmedov and expressed doubt that he would be deprived of his deputy mandate.

Vahid Akhmedov has been a member of the Azerbaijani parliament since 2005 and is known for his critical speeches. This is not the first time an interview of a deputy with Mehman Huseynov has caused controversy in the Milli Majlis, as a similar incident occurred in January with the participation of deputy Erkin Kadirli.

The issue has raised concerns about transparency and fairness in Azerbaijan's electoral system, and questions the legitimacy of its elected officials.