a minute agoFormer Prime Minister Davutoglu forms new party, challenges Erdogan
Periskopi(7 years ago)
(7 years ago)Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, once close ally of President Recep Tayip Erdogan, has applied Thursday to establish a political party. According to foreign media, Telegrafi, Davutoglu, 60, served as prime minister from 2014 to 2016, before “was given” with Erdogan. At the beginning of this year, he [...]
According to foreign media, Telegrafi, Davutoglu, 60, served as prime minister from 2014 to 2016, before “was given” with Erdogan.
Earlier this year, he has criticised the president and economic management of AK (AKP) and accused them of curbing fundamental freedoms and free speech.
A source close to Davutoglu, writes Gulfnews, said the former prime minister applied to the Interior Ministry Thursday to form his new party and that he would officially announce it at a press conference in Ankara on Friday.
“He will announce the principles of his party and provide information on founding members”, the source said.
Davutoglu announced his resignation from the AKP in September, saying he was no longer able to solve Turkey's problems and no longer allowed domestic debate.
His resignation came two months after former Deputy Prime Minister Ali Babacan resigned from the AKP, citing the “deep differences”.
