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National Unity Party political activity in Northern Cyprus

Overview

Leading up to the December 6 elections, officials from the National Unity Party (UBP) have been actively defending the party’s record and internal processes. Party members, including former Economy Minister Olgun Amcaoğlu and Health Minister Dr. Hakan Dinçyürek, have addressed recent controversies regarding individual scandals and population data, while highlighting government achievements in infrastructure, healthcare, and energy.

Following the party’s parliamentary candidate selection on October 24, Prime Minister and UBP leader Ünal Üstel defended the results of the primary election. Despite objections from some candidates who were excluded from the final 50-person list, Üstel characterized the process as the party’s most ‘transparent, organized, and modern election to date,’ asserting that the rankings were determined by the votes of nearly 9,000 members.

On October 27, the UBP finalized its 50-member parliamentary candidate list, which includes candidates distributed across Nicosia, Famagusta, Kyrenia, Iskele, Güzelyurt, and Lefke. The selection incorporated both gender and party quotas. To address concerns regarding the integrity of the results, Party Secretary General Ahmet Savaşan noted that the digital voting system was demonstrated to and monitored by Supreme Electoral Council (YSK) officials.

Entities

National Unity Party · Ünal Üstel · Olgun Amcaoğlu · Ahmet Savaşan · Oğuzhan Hasipoğlu

Claims

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Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 11 sources
    UBP announces 50-member candidate list for 2026 elections

    The National Unity Party (UBP) has released its 50-member candidate list for the 2026 general elections following a high-turnout primary involving nearly 9,000 members.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    UBP officials defend government performance ahead of elections

    UBP leaders Olgun Amcaoğlu and Dr. Hakan Dinçyürek defended the government's infrastructure and health records, predicting the party will emerge as the primary winner in the upcoming December 6 elections.

Sources

cyprus-mail.com · giynikgazetesi.com · gundemkibris.com · halkinsesikibris.com · kibrisgazetesi.com · kibrisgenctv.com · kibrisgercek.com · kibrismanset.com · kibrisnethaber.com · sondakikakibris.com · yeniduzen.com

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