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Öztürkler Takes Over as Parliament Speaker from Töre

Öztürkler Takes Over as Parliament Speaker from Töre

Ziya Öztürkler, the newly elected Speaker of Parliament and a member of the National Unity Party (UBP representing Omorfo, officially assumed the role from Zorlu Töre in a handover ceremony.

Publish Date: 24/10/24 14:19
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Öztürkler Takes Over as Parliament Speaker from Töre
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During the ceremony, Töre expressed his best wishes to Öztürkler, emphasizing that serving the public is paramount and noting that he will continue as a member of parliament, stating that "positions are temporary."

Öztürkler acknowledged Töre’s contributions, describing the transition as part of a relay race and stressing that there is no time to waste as Parliament must focus on enacting laws for the benefit of the public. He called for a collaborative effort in ending the political deadlock, thanking his party leader, Prime Minister Ünal Üstel, and all members of UBP, DP, and the Re-Birth Party for their support.

Öztürkler was elected as Speaker with 26 votes in favor and 23 against in the parliamentary vote.

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