The upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey will take place on May 14, according to the president of the country.
The announcement was made at a youth conference on Saturday in the Bursa province’s northwest by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who intends to run for reelection. Sunday saw the release of a video of the event.
Erdogan, who had hinted at the date last week, said, “I thank God that we are destined to share our path with you, our valued youth, who will vote for the first time in the elections that will be held on May 14.”
In Bursa, he stated that he would officially announce his decision on March 10, following which the Supreme Election Council of Turkey would begin preparing for the elections.
A second vote would be cast on May 28 if no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.
Opposition yet to name candidate
The upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Turkey will take place on May 14, according to the president of the country.
The announcement was made at a youth conference on Saturday in the Bursa province’s northwest by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who intends to run for reelection. Sunday saw the release of a video of the event.
Erdogan, who had hinted at the date last week, said, “I thank God that we are destined to share our path with you, our valued youth, who will vote for the first time in the elections that will be held on May 14.”
In Bursa, he stated that he would officially announce his decision on March 10, following which the Supreme Election Council of Turkey would begin preparing for the elections.
A second vote would be cast on May 28 if no candidate received more than 50% of the vote.
SOURCE: NEWS AGENCIES