Erdogan Admits Loss of Local Elections A Strong Strike, Clear Message for Turkish President

Enthusiasm at the opposition Social Democrat party, CHP. After publishing the temporary election results in Turkey, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has defended his mandate in Istanbul. CHP party leads in front of the president's party, Erdogan, AKP with its candidate, Murat Kurum. Erdogan engaged heavily in campaigning in support of Kurum. CHP leader bgzhezur ousel said this loss is also a message of electors and electors for Erdojn. Our citizens have voted not only for mayors but also for how this country should be governed. Our people have given a strong message to him who has reduced our income, violated democracy, and destroyed the rule of law: We want our country back to the rule of law. ”

The centre-left opposition party, CHP, has already won five other major cities in the country, including Bursa. Even the heavily affected area of the earthquake, Adyiaman has passed by Erdogan's party, AKP to CHP. But the biggest winner in this party is Istanbul Mayor Imamoglu. He said with confidence Sunday evening. We won the election. ”

After counting more than 98% of the party vote, The AKP has received the worst result in two decades' local elections, according to the media. The centre-left party CHP won the country's 37.6th degree vote agency Anadolu reported. While the AKP has reached 35.7 of the votes, according to the results so far.

 I will respect the nation's decision: Erdogan Admits Loss

Although these have been local elections, the result could change Turkey, Turkish politician Suat ⇩celeby has expressed himself in conversation with German television, ARD in Istanbul. Imamoglu after victory has another role. The Turkish people have told the government what to do. These results will lead to, for politics to be restructured, having new leaders in politics. Especially Imamoglu's name we will hear more and more often about the 2028 presidential election. ”

But on the ground, The AKP draws up to a level of results with the opposition party, the CHP. Especially in the Central Anadolus and some areas of the Black Sea, this party remains key power. President Erdogan conceded defeat in a speech Sunday night. He referred to 85 million people in Turkey and democracy as the winner. We failed to reach this local election the desired result. In our party's instance, we will analyse this directly and we will courageously exercise self-critics. We'll analyze the reasons for this step back and take precautions.” I will respect the nation's decision, Erdogan said.

To the east of Turkey has won the Kurdish majority party, DEM in many provinces, such as Mardin, Diyarbakir, Batman and Van. The elections, according to the country's election commission leadership, were generally held quietly. Only in eastern Turkey has there been violent clashes Sunday, where two people were killed and about 40 others injured.