Azerbaijan’s Ruling Party Sweeps Parliamentary Elections as Predicted
President Ilham Aliyev’s ruling party in Azerbaijan is poised to maintain its majority in parliament, based on preliminary election results announced on September 2.
The Central Election Commission declared that the New Azerbaijan Party, which has been in power since 1993, is leading in the polls with a significant margin. The party, led by President Aliyev, is expected to secure a majority of seats in the 125-member parliament.
The election, which was held on September 1, has been criticized by opposition parties and international observers for alleged irregularities and violations. Opposition leaders have accused the ruling party of voter intimidation and fraud in an attempt to secure its hold on power.
Despite the concerns raised by opposition groups, the ruling party remains confident in its victory and has dismissed claims of wrongdoing. President Aliyev, who has been in power since 2003, is expected to continue his leadership of the country.
The final results of the parliamentary election are expected to be announced in the coming days, but it seems clear that the ruling party will maintain control of the legislature. This outcome has sparked debate and controversy in Azerbaijan, with both supporters and critics closely watching the developments.
