Ondřej Prokop, a Prague city council member and mayoral candidate for the ANO party, announced his resignation from all political positions on Thursday morning via social media. He stated he will not be a candidate in upcoming elections. Prokop attributed his decision to constant pressure from the media. The announcement marks a significant shift in the Prague political landscape ahead of the next election cycle. He did not elaborate on the specific nature of the media pressure he experienced. His departure leaves ANO without a leading candidate for the mayoral race. Prokop’s political career has been marked by both successes and controversies, making his exit a notable event.