It was originally set to be held in February 2021 but was postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic.

Under his leadership the party won 2017 legislative election and Babiš became Prime Minister of the Czech Republic.

[8] It was then decided that leadership election will be delayed by one year and will occur in February 2022.

Babiš stated that his main priorities for his last term as the party leader is contact with citizens and work in Shadow cabinet.

[14] Prime Minister Petr Fiala congratulated Babiš for his victory stating that he hopes that ANO 2011 will work as a constructive opposition.