Financial Times took the pulse of voters in Konya: ‘Erdogan’s base also wants change’

Just a few days before the critical elections in Turkey, the electoral campaigns are closely followed in the world press.

The British newspaper Financial Times published an article drawing attention to the fact that support for President Tayyip Erdoğan is gradually declining. In the article, which included the comment that “Erdogan’s base is also getting tired”, it was claimed that a growing number of voters “want a change” in Konya, one of the AKP strongholds.

Speaking to the Financial Times correspondent in Konya, a citizen added that the poor performance of the economy and the decline in fundamental rights distanced him from Erdoğan, but that he also did not trust the Nation Alliance.

Another student said that his family used to support Erdogan, but now they have changed their minds and said: “I don’t like Erdogan anymore.” One pharmacist said: “The economy is getting worse every day. A change is needed,” he said.

‘ERDOGAN’S MOST DIFFICULT CAMPAIGN’

Noting that Erdogan’s 20-year rule is running one of the most difficult election campaigns, the British newspaper wrote that anger over the earthquake has added to the economic crisis. Speaking to the Financial Times, Professor Berk Esen from Sabancı University commented that the AKP’s base has been reduced due to the economic crisis in this election, but conservative voters are still not willing to vote for the opposition.

The Financial Times noted that the LT has lost value rapidly in recent times, and that Erdogan, who was seen as a “moderate” politician in the early years of his rule, gathered power in his hands and increased pressure on the opposition. . .