“YSK Releases Statement on Muharrem İnce’s Votes”
The chairman of the Supreme Electoral Council (YSK), Ahmet Yener, has declared that Muharrem İnce’s withdrawal from the Turkish presidential candidacy is valid and that the votes given to İnce will still be valid in the upcoming election on May 14, 2023. Yener announced that the decision was unanimous among the council members, and that the votes cast for İnce should be accepted as valid votes according to Article 11 of Law No. 6271.
In light of this decision, Yener wished for the upcoming elections to be beneficial for Turkish democracy and the people. He also reassured the public that all necessary measures have been taken to ensure the smooth running of the election process.
Muharrem İnce, the chairman of the Country Party, announced his withdrawal from the presidential race on May 11, just three days prior to the election. İnce stated that he made the decision for the sake of his country, and that he had tried to provide a third option for the Turkish people. He also spoke out against any potential manipulation of the election results.
This decision by the YSK has significant implications for the upcoming election, as it ensures that the votes already cast for İnce will still be counted. As the candidates gear up for the race, it will remain to be seen how this development will affect the outcome of the election and the future of Turkish politics.
