IK had a golden opportunity to win the next elections fair and square, for the first time, he could have achieved majority all own his own. This decision can still help him if he plays a bit patiently. He can get sympathy from the public, what can opposition do in 1 year? Bring back dollar to 100? Half the prices of commodities? Double the gdp growth rate?
All he had to do was wait a year, build his campaign, he is only leader right now who can create a wave, meanwhile opposition would get dirty and be blamed by the public then will follow IK's nerrative which would help him in next elections, otherwise he was a goner. It was a golden opportunity, he just couldn't show sportsman ship, he just could be patient a bit and play by the rules. But he still has a chance now.