Turkish presidential polls: Erdogan may have an edge but the battle isn’t over yet

The outcome of the head-to-head clash between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kilicdaroglu is eagerly anticipated in the upcoming Turkish presidential election

By Bekir Sitki Sirin, First Post,

There are only a few days left for the presidential elections that will take place on 14 May 2023 in Turkey. As excitement grows with each passing day, survey companies are also working overtime on the elections. While many polling companies offer different interpretations of the election, it is certain that the race will be between Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Kemal Kiliçdaroglu. Although there are many survey companies in Turkey, some of them have credibility issues due to their political affiliations. However, a few of them have managed to maintain their objectivity in this complex political atmosphere.

Sinan Ogan may get 2 per cent of votes

Four candidates — Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, Muharrem Ince and Sinan Ogan — are competing in the highly anticipated presidential elections. Popular belief suggests that Ogan will come in last place, with a likely paltry share of not more than 2 per cent of the total votes.