Özersay: Government and Opposition Agree on By-Election Despite Criticism
People’s Party Chairman Kudret Özersay has expressed his disapproval of the upcoming by-election for a deputy during an interview on the program ‘This Is Important’ broadcast on BRT. Özersay criticized the decision to hold the by-election and called for an early election to end the current illegitimate government. He questioned why a by-election was necessary when it was not mandatory and suggested that it was a joint decision between the main opposition and the illegitimate government.
Özersay also criticized those who argued that holding a by-election was a constitutional obligation, citing examples of when the Constitution was ignored in the past. He called for an early election within a year in accordance with the Constitution. Özersay stated that the current government was established illegitimately and cast a shadow on the independence of the state, calling it a disgrace to democracy. He encouraged anyone who takes the oath as a deputy to refuse to work with the illegitimate government.
The People’s Party leader’s statements reflect the ongoing political tensions in North Cyprus. The issue of the by-election highlights the divide between the ruling coalition and the opposition, who have accused the government of establishing itself illegitimately. The prospect of an early election remains uncertain, and the tensions are likely to continue in the coming months.
