New decision from the AKP for the local elections! Letter sent to organizations; Striking 'relative' detail
The AKP has announced that the application process for candidacy in the March 31, 2024, local elections has been postponed to November 22. Meanwhile, a notice sent by the party to its organizations stated that there is 'no place' for first and second-degree relatives in the electoral district.
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As the country heads toward the local elections to be held on March 31, 2024, political parties have also accelerated their efforts. The AKP has postponed the deadline for candidacy applications, which it had previously announced as November 17.
AKP Deputy Chairman Ali İhsan Yavuz stated, "Local election candidacy applications have been postponed to November 22. The Organization Tendency Poll will be held on November 26." The organization tendency poll will take place on November 26.
LETTER SENT TO ORGANIZATIONS
A letter regarding the criteria was sent to the organizations, and those who cannot apply for candidacy were listed one by one. Accordingly, those expelled by the decision of party disciplinary boards will not be able to apply.
'RELATIVES' WILL NOT BE ABLE TO BE CANDIDATES
First and second-degree relatives of AKP members of parliament will not be able to be candidates in the MP's electoral district. In the region where provincial and district chairmen serve, their first and second-degree relatives cannot be nominated as candidates.
'PUBLIC SUPPORT' WILL BE SOUGHT FOR CANDIDACY
Especially when determining candidates for district municipalities, criteria such as humility, public support, management, and leadership are prioritized. Project development and promises for the electoral district are also among the important criteria in determining candidates. As in every period, popular figures who have support among the public will be at the forefront.
The harmonious work of the candidates within the party organization will also be taken into consideration.