Nassuvian gubernatorial crisis

Nassuvian gubernatorial crisis
Date	10 February 2021 – 16 February 2021 (6 days)
Location	Nassau, Georgienstine
Caused by	Opposition to governor Isaiah Burdette Support for the Charter of the National Governors' Association
Methods	Internet activism
Status	Resignation of Isaiah Burdette Majority of citizens sign petition to declare Guy Watts as governor Guy Watts recognized as Nassau's acting governor by National Governors' Association Charter of the National Governors' Association ratified in Nassau Election of Ali Farrokhzad as governor in the March 2021
Parties
Acting government Nassau Revolutionary Democratic Party Nassau Social Democratic Party Nassau Socialist Labour Party Nassau Georgienstine First (factions) National Governors' Association Incumbent government Nassau Georgienstine First (factions) Liberal government Nassau Liberal Party
Lead figures
*Guy Watts Andy Foddle Ali Farrokhzad Raphaël Olivier *Isaiah Burdette *Azerianus Severanus

The Nassuvian gubernatorial crisis was a political crisis concerning the leadership and the legitimate governor of Nassau which was contested since the resignation of Isaiah Burdette.

The crisis began on 10 February 2021, over governor Burdette's refusal to pass the Charter of the National Governors' Association, despite a poll showing its support among the population. On 15 February 2021, after much public outcry, Burdette ratified the charter and resigned shortly afterwards.

After Burdette's resignation, the office of governor was left vacant as there was no line of succession at the time. Azerianus Severanus claimed to be acting governor, citing his position as the runner-up in the last gubernatorial election. Guy Watts also claimed the office and released a petition with more than half of the state as signatories declaring himself as acting governor.

On 16 February 2021, the National Governors' Association recognized Watts as the legitimate governor. In the March 2021 Georgienstinian gubernatorial elections, Ali Farrokhzad was elected governor.

Timeline

• February 12 - Governor Isaiah Burdette refuses to hold a referendum on ratification of the Charter of the National Governors' Association.
• Ali Farrokhzad organizes a public vote on the ratification of the charter, which passes with 66.7% of the vote.
• February 15 - Burdette allows a referendum on charter which passes with 100.0% of the vote.
• Guy Watts organizes a public vote on holding a gubernatorial election passes with 100.0% of the vote.
• February 16 - Azerianus Severanus claims to be acting governor, citing his position as the runner-up in the last gubernatorial election.
• Guy Watts released a petition with more than half of the state as signatories, which declares himself as acting governor.
• Severanus endorses Watts.
• The National Governors' Association recognized Watts as the acting legitimate governor.