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THE Ersin Tatar Y Mustafa akinci are the two candidates who will obtain the ballot for the second round of the presidential elections in Occupied, as can be seen from the results of the first round so far.
Specifically, according to the Bayrak network, with 74.24% of the votes counted, Tatar receives a percentage 32.42%, while Akinci 29.83%. However, according to the largest Turkish Cypriot private channel “Genç TV” and with the votes counted at 42.41%, Akinci receives a percentage 32.45%, while Tatar 30.48%.
It is recalled that a simple majority (50% + 1) is required for the winner to be announced, something that is not expected to happen from today and for which everything will be judged on Sunday, October 18.
In the nadir participation
It is recalled that the polls opened today at 8 in the morning and closed at 6 in the afternoon, while 198,867 people had the right to vote. However, the process was marked by very low participation, and analysts estimated that abstention will register record levels. According to the information obtained so far, the participation rate up to 5:00 p.m. (that is, one hour before the polls closed) was only 54.72%. It is observed that in the 2015 elections, the turnout was 62.34%, which is a low historical turnout.
They participate in elections 11 candidates, of which 4 candidates are partisan, while 7 are independent elections. Specifically, the candidates are: Mustafa Akinci, Kutret Ozersay, Serdar Denktash, Alpan Ouz, Mustafa Ulas, Arif Salih Kirdag, Ahmed Boran, Ersin Tatar, Tufan Erhan and Furhan Erhuman, Erhan.
Ersin Tatar is the party’s candidate and “chosen” by the Turkish president. Tayyip erdogan and it comes from the Nationalist Unity Party. For his part, Mustafa Akinci is an independent candidate and outgoing president.
Akinci’s weaknesses and complaints
It is recalled that the elections were held after the collapse of the ruling coalition caused by the political crisis, due to the provocative decision of the Turkish president to open the Varosia. An action condemned by Cyprus, Greece and the EU, and is expected to be discussed soon at the EU level. Ankara’s new provocative action in Varosha torpedoes prospects for dialogue on Cyprus and the process exploratory contacts Greece – Turkey and the risk of a double shipwreck is visible in Berlin and Brussels.
Furthermore, these elections were held in the midst of complaints Mustafa Akinci outgoing for threats against him and his family from a service under Tayyip Erdogan. “People know what has been happening in the country for years,” Akinci said in a statement. This choice is not personal but future. Let’s not stay at home, let’s use our vote by listening to our inner voice. “
For his part, Ersin Tatar said: “Our people will listen to the right voice.” I hope the right will comes out of the polls for our future, “he said.
