Erdoğan can run again? Aid says elections must come before May 7, 2028.
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A senior Turkish official has stated that the next presidential election must be held before May 7, 2028, to allow President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to seek another term.
The official, Mehmet Uçum, made the claim in a message directed at opposition parties. He argued that they should not block Erdoğan's eligibility to run again.
The statement sets a clear timeline for the vote. It also signals a potential political battle over the president's candidacy.