Man named Darth Vader files documents to be registered as presidential candidate in Ukraine

Darth Vader nominated by the Internet Party of Ukraine to run for president has submitted documents to the Ukrainian Central Elections Commission (CEC) for being registered as a presidential candidate.

Darth Vader has submitted the entire package of documents, including that confirming the payment of UAH 2.5 million as a monetary deposit, the CEC told Interfax-Ukraine.

Hence, 14 potential presidential candidates had submitted their documents to the CEC as of Saturday noon, and five of them have already been registered as candidates.

The deadline for submitting the documents is Sunday midnight.

The presidential elections in Ukraine are scheduled for May 25.