Turkish Prime Minister Vows to 'Sweep Out Enemies'

Mr. Erdogan will have a whole term to “clean up” those who are trying to weaken the Turkish government.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced on April 8 that with the ruling party's resounding victory in the recent local elections, he will have a full term to "clean up" those who are trying to weaken the government through a corruption scandal.

Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Photo: World time)

Speaking to MPs from his Justice and Development Party, Erdogan warned that those who were trying to exploit corruption and illegally wiretapping thousands of phone calls would be held accountable. His government would directly target their activities and financial resources, even if they were abroad.

The March local elections came as Türkiye was in the midst of a 10-month political crisis over a corruption investigation that has threatened to topple Erdogan’s government. Observers said the ruling Justice and Development Party’s victory in the recent local elections would give Erdogan momentum for his upcoming campaign.

The 60-year-old Prime Minister will run for President in the election in August. This is also the first time that Turkish people will directly vote for the President./.

According to VOV