According to AK Party officials, there is only one way for Erdoğan to run for a third time.

The opposition's calls for early elections and the discussions regarding MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's remarks about paving the way for President Erdoğan to run for a third term have also become a topic of discussion within the AK Party.

BAHÇELİ'S STATEMENTS ON THE AGENDA

According to the information obtained, a comprehensive evaluation regarding Bahçeli's statement has not yet been made within the AK Party with Erdoğan's participation. However, party officials and deputies are expressing their views on Bahçeli's statements among themselves.

"WE LACK THE NUMBERS FOR A CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT"

According to a report from Türkiye newspaper, regarding Bahçeli's statements within the AK Party, "Currently, there are already two paths. One is a constitutional amendment, the other is the Parliament making a decision for elections. We lack the numbers for a constitutional amendment, and the opposition's support is needed for the Parliament to make a decision for elections. The possibility of a constitutional amendment is more difficult than the possibility of the Parliament making a decision for elections. However, we can focus on the formula of going to elections by the Parliament making a decision for elections.

"WE CAN START DISCUSSING THE ELECTION IN 2027"

Because when that day comes, the opposition does not want to appear as if they are 'avoiding the election.' Right now, there is definitely no agenda for an election before 2028. If a decision for elections is to be made by the Parliament, we can start discussing it in 2027," it is being evaluated.

ERDOĞAN'S CLEAREST STATEMENT TO DATE

On the other hand, Erdoğan, who thanked Bahçeli by saying, "As long as my Lord grants me life and our nation approves, we will continue to serve Turkey," has been described as having made the 'clearest statement' to date regarding his desire to run for a third term.