Erdogan to adopt new constitution if elected president

 

Erdogan to adopt new constitution if elected presidentTurkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged to push for a new constitution if he is elected president, BBC reports."Such a move would enable Mr Erdogan to attach more powers to the presidency, which is largely a ceremonial role," BBC reports.Most analysts expect him to win in the upcoming elections.Being prime minister since 2003, Erdogan is barred from seeking a new term. Critics say he has become more authoritarian in the midst of corruption allegations.

Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan has pledged to push for a new constitution if he is elected president, BBC reports.
"Such a move would enable Mr Erdogan to attach more powers to the presidency, which is largely a ceremonial role," BBC reports.
Most analysts expect him to win in the upcoming elections.
Being prime minister since 2003, Erdogan is barred from seeking a new term. Critics say he has become more authoritarian in the midst of corruption allegations.