Istanbul election irregularities should lead to annulment: Erdogan

Reuters
Erdogan’s ruling party has declared victory in the race for mayor of Istanbul, even though the result in Turkey’s most populous city and commercial hub is too close to call. (File/AP)
  • Initial results show the main opposition Republican People’s Party narrowly won control of Turkey’s biggest city in the mayoral elections

ISTANBUL: Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said irregularities in Istanbul’s local elections, such as the appointment of ballot box officials, should lead to the annulment of the vote, the pro-government Sabah newspaper reported on Wednesday.
Initial results show the main opposition Republican People’s Party narrowly won control of Turkey’s biggest city in the mayoral elections, seemingly bringing an end to the 25-year rule there by Erdogan’s AK Party and its Islamist predecessors.

Topics: Turkey