Erdogan looks to strengthen grip with return to AKP helm
Now that Turkey's ruling party has restored President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as chair, expect a radical shakeup throughout the country in preparation for critical municipal elections to be held in March 2019.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has reclaimed leadership of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) after three years, further tightening his grip on power.
In a lengthy speech peppered with Quranic references, Erdogan struck a combative note during the special AKP congress held on May 21 to formally re-elect him as the party boss.
