Erdoğan casts his vote at Saffet Çebi Middle School in Istanbul
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and First Lady Emine Erdoğan have participated in the presidential and parliamentary elections by casting their votes at Saffet Çebi Middle School in Istanbul.
After casting his vote, President Erdoğan briefly addressed the press, expressing his wish for a prosperous election for the nation. He also highlighted the smooth and problem-free progress of the election process.
Erdoğan acknowledged the significance of citizens in the earthquake-affected regions participating in the electoral process, emphasizing their enthusiastic engagement. He reassured that there have been no issues reported in those areas thus far. The President extended prayers for a promising future for Turkey, its people, and its democracy following the vote count in the evening.
Erdoğan stressed the utmost importance of demonstrating the strength of Turkish democracy by ensuring that voters can cast their ballots without concerns until 17:00 in the evening. He extended his best wishes to all members and chairpersons of the balloting committees, congratulating them on their efforts. (ILKHA)