CHP's Ankara contender Mansur Yavaş signals candidacy for presidential elections
The main opposition Republican Peopleâs Partyâs (CHP) candidate for the Ankara municipal post on the March 30 local elections, Mansur YavaÅ, has signaled the red light for candidacy in the August presidential elections.
YavaÅ said he would like to be named a candidate for the presidential elections, but also added he has not yet discussed such an option with CHP leader Kemal KılıçdaroÄlu.
âOf course I want [to run for presidency]. It is the most honorable position. It is an honor for me even if my name is mentioned as a candidate. That means I am on the right path,â YavaÅ told daily Hürriyet in an interview upon being questioned whether he wanted to run for presidency.
YavaÅ also said he would unify the people against polarization when responding to why he would be a good candidate. âThe government is discriminating against people. People feel like the protester who was kicked in Soma. My candidacy would be the end of this tension and polarization. I want to unite Turkey over our fundamental values,â said YavaÅ.
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