Bad news for Erdoğan in latest poll: What do citizens think about his re-nomination?

In addition to early elections, the re-nomination of AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is also being discussed on the political agenda.

Bupar Research and Consultancy Company shared the results of its public opinion survey on the subject. The research, which was conducted with 2,420 participants in 12 regions and 26 sub-regions determined by TUIK between December 23 and 31, sought answers to numerous questions.

The survey asked the question, "Should the constitutional rule that a president can only be elected for two terms be changed so that President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can run for office again?"

On the other hand, the rate of those who do not find MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli's statement, "If terrorism is to end, let Öcalan come to the TBMM and speak to the DEM group," correct was notable.

Participants were also asked the questions, "Is secularism necessary for Turkey?" and "Is democracy necessary for our country?"

The other questions asked to the participants in the survey, as reported by Sözcü, and their responses are as follows:

Is secularism necessary for our country?

Yes: 75.5%

No: 17.2%

Is democracy necessary for our country?

Yes: 87.4%

No: 7.8%

No answer: 4.8%

What are the most important problems of the country?

High cost of living and poverty: 85 percent

Bills: 45 percent

Housing and rents: 44 percent

Do you find the AKP's Syria policy correct?

No: 55.3 percent

Yes: 35.8 percent

No answer: 8.9 percent

Do you find Erdoğan's statement, "Our Syrian brothers who wish to stay may do so, they are welcome," correct?

No: 68.2 percent

Yes: 27.3 percent

No answer: 4.5 percent

Do you find Devlet Bahçeli's statement, "If terrorism is to end, let Öcalan come to the TBMM and speak to the DEM group," correct?

No: 67.6 percent

Yes: 20.3 percent

No answer: 12.1 percent

Why do you think Devlet Bahçeli made this statement?

He was sending a message to DEM voters for Erdoğan to be re-elected: 45.1%

No opinion: 22.1%

For the benefit of the country, even if it is to the detriment of the MHP, to end terrorism: 21.8%

As a precaution against developments in the Middle East: To prevent the establishment of a Kurdish state in Syria: 7.6%

Do you find it correct that the lieutenants were referred for dismissal from the army?

No: 49.4%

Yes, but they should not be dismissed: 12.8%

Yes, they should be dismissed: 9.2%

No opinion: 28.7%

Should the constitutional rule that a president can only be elected for two terms be changed so that Recep Tayyip Erdoğan can run for office again?

No: 65.7%

Yes: 24.5%

No opinion: 9.8%

Do you trust the Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet)?

No: 83.3%

Yes: 11.1%

No opinion: 5.6%