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Arikli: Best Time for Early "Elections" in the Occupied Territories is May

Published January 2, 2026, 17:12
Arikli: Best Time for Early "Elections" in the Occupied Territories is May

Erhan Arikli, "Minister of Public Works and Transport" in the occupied territories and president of the Renaissance Party (RP), stated that the best time for early "elections" is in early May. He believes that the RP is ready for elections, but does not want to harm "the country and the people" with a holding later in 2026. Arikli mentioned that 2026 will be an "election year" and said that if the elections were held tomorrow, the RP would be ready. However, he prefers to hold them in early May, considering it the most appropriate time. Regarding the party's congress, he recalled that according to the statutes it is held every two years, but can be extended to three years by decision of the "party council". The last congress was held in 2024 and a postponement of the next one to March 2027 is being considered. Arikli reiterated his intention to retire from politics at the age of 65. The statements were made to Kıbrıs TV and reported by KYPE.