ANKARA: Turkey’s landmark election headed Sunday to a likely runoff following a stormy night in which President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s secular rivals contested the ballot count.The.
Turkey s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed a clear lead over his rival as votes were still being counted on Monday, but said he was ready for a runoff election if needed.We don t know yet.
Turkey braced Monday for its first election runoff after a night of high drama showed President Recep Tayyip Erdogan edging ahead of his secular rival but failing to secure a first-round win.Erdogan sounded triumphant as he emerged before a sea of supporters shortly after midnight to proclaim himself ready to lead the nation for another five years.
Turkey on Sunday voted in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 21-year grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.
Turkey on Sunday voted in a momentous election that could extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's 21-year grip on power or put the mostly Muslim nation on a more secular course.