Turkey can be taken over in one day if law changes: Top opposition leader

‘The top Turkish opposition leader has warned that the proposed constitutional amendments can put the country at risk of falling under the control of a single person within a matter of one day.
“In this [suggested] system, if you persuade the president, you can take over the Turkish Republic in 24 hours at most. It does not have any mechanism,” Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu said during a rally in the Black Sea province of Amasya on Wednesday.
On April 16, Turkey will hold a referendum on the constitutional amendments, including giving executive powers to the president, currently a ceremonial post, and abolishing the office of the prime minister.
The draft constitution, backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has already gained approval in the parliament dominated by lawmakers of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).’
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