Erdogan ally Yildirim nominated as PM

The ruling AK Party in Turkey has picked Binali Yildirim as candidate for leader, a fortnight after a reported dispute with the president prompted the prime minister to quit. Mr Yildirim, who is currently transport minister, is seen as a leading aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Outgoing Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had apparently objected […]

The ruling AK Party in Turkey has picked Binali Yildirim as candidate for leader, a fortnight after a reported dispute with the president prompted the prime minister to quit.
Mr Yildirim, who is currently transport minister, is seen as a leading aide to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Outgoing Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu had apparently objected to Mr Erdogan’s plan to beef up his own power.
The president was known to be seeking a more “closely aligned” prime minister.
And, in a speech on Thursday, Mr Yildirim made clear he would work “in total harmony” with the president and all other levels of the AKP.