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Erdogan sworn in as Turkey’s president for 3rd term

Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, took the oath of office for a new five-year presidential term on Saturday, June 3, extending his rule into a third decade.

“I, as president, swear upon my honour and integrity before the great Turkish nation and history to safeguard the existence and independence of the state … to abide by the constitution, the rule of law, democracy, the principles and reforms of Ataturk, and the principles of the secular republic,” Erdogan said in a ceremony at the parliament in Ankara, which was broadcast live on television.

READ ALSO: Turkish President, Erdogan, wins historic run-off election

Turkey’s longest-serving leader, Erdogan won 52.2 per cent support in a May 28 runoff vote.

His election victory upended the predictions of most opinion polls and came despite a cost-of-living crisis that was seen to have dampened his prospects.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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