Erdogan to compete in 2028 elections, Turkish officials say
Turkey will hold presidential elections in 2028, senior government officials have said, opening the way for incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend his rule, which could run to three decades. “In 2028, an election will be held to re-elect our esteemed President,” Justice Minister Akin Gurlek told legislators from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in the Turkish city of Adana. It…
Turkey's ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) has announced that presidential elections will be held in April 2028, potentially allowing incumbent President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend his rule for a third term. This decision comes after comments from Erdogan's chief adviser, Mehmet Ucum, stating that a new election would take place in April 2028 if 360 lawmakers agreed to call for it.
The move would mark Erdogan's final election, as Turkey's constitution currently allows an incumbent president to run for office for two terms. However, the AKP and its allies control only 326 seats out of 600 in Turkey's national assembly, meaning they need 34 more votes to trigger the early election. If Erdogan wins the election, he would serve until 2033, effectively extending his rule for three decades.
The election is a departure from Erdogan's previous stance, who previously stated he would not seek re-election. However, Erdogan's support remains strong, and he has navigated Turkey through various challenges, including a regional war and economic crisis.
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