AK Party Deputy Chairman Binali Yıldırım’s Latest Interview with NTV
With just five days left until the Presidential and Parliamentary elections on May 14, the AK Party Deputy Chairman Binali Yıldırım has been answering questions from NTV. The upcoming election has been described as one of the most important in the country’s history, with terrorist groups and foreign countries reportedly taking an active interest in its outcome.
One of the key issues discussed was the introduction of the alliance system, which has been designed to ensure stability and fairness in representation. Under the Presidential system, 51+1 percent is the minimum rate required to win an election. By allowing smaller parties to come together with larger parties, the threshold is eliminated and an opportunity for greater representation in Parliament is created.
Yıldırım also discussed the significance of the May 14 election, pointing out that it is not only important to Turkey but to many terrorist and foreign groups as well. The announcement of Kemal Bey’s candidacy and the formation of alliances has reportedly led to a rise in rhetoric from PKK cadres, with publications around the world launching campaigns against Turkey’s current leadership.
The recent incident at İmamoğlu’s Erzurum rally was also discussed, with Yıldırım explaining that Mr. İmamoğlu had originally planned to visit tradesmen in the area before holding a rally on a vehicle. Despite being asked to move to a designated meeting area by the Provincial Election Board and the Governor’s Office, İmamoğlu refused and held the rally in Yakutiye instead.
With the election just days away, all eyes will be on Turkey as voters head to the polls to elect their next leader and representatives. Details of the latest developments can be found on ntv.com.tr.
