AKP and MHP determined for early elections: April 30th or May 14th

AK Party and its partner MHP are committed to early elections. According to the AKP’s official on electoral affairs, the elections may be held on April 30 or May 14. A veteran journalist said there was no indecision with the AKP and MHP about holding the election ahead of time, adding an early election would be held with the decision of President Tayyip Erdogan, even if the opposition did not support it in Parliament.

Considering the constitutional proposal that the AKP wants to pass, Sarıkaya reminded that AKP Group Deputy Chairman Özlem Zengin had announced they aimed to pass the proposal at the Parliament towards the end of February.

According to the journalist, if it passes at the end of February and results in a referendum, the ballot box should be brought at the end of April.

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He also noted that he had met with ‘one of the active figures of the AKP on the subject’ and went on to say following: “The official said the expectation was high for May 14 and considering the second round, they also plan the first ballot on April 30.”

Based on the share made by said journalist the official also noted following: “All our preparations are completed according to both alternatives. The Supreme Election Board is also ready for this issue. If it happens on April 30, which is our plan, we will start the election calendar on March 6, it will be completed in 55 days. If we plan the first round on May 14, March 20 will be the beginning of the elections, in which case the elections will be held in 56 days.”