 On March 31, 2006, he appeared for an interview on TV Plus, where he expressed his belief in the necessity of national reconciliation and said that he was prepared to run in the next presidential election if the nation's interest required it.He officially confirmed his candidacy on May 5, 2006, but said that he would not be a candidate of any party or coalition.As an independent candidate in the election, held on December 3, 2006, he placed sixth with 4.18% of the vote.