Istanbul, Turkey (NT), June 25: Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has again gained the seat of the president on his name by defeating his closest rival Muharrem Ince of Republican People's Party. Recep has clinched the title first time in 2014, before this he was seated as Prime Minister of the country from 2003 to 2014 and Mayor of Istanbul from 1994 to 1998.

Sadi Guven, The Supreme Election Board chief confirmed while saying that 97.7% are counted and “the votes that have not been tallied so far do not change the outcome.”

After winning he addressed the public from his party, Justice and Development Party (AKP)’s office(Ankara) as ‘winners’ and said: “The winners of the June 24 elections are Turkey, the Turkish nation, sufferers of our region and all oppressed (people) in the world.” He added “Turkey has decided to take the side of growth, development, investment, enrichment and a reputable, honourable and influential country in all areas in the world.”, as per the reports of state media. He also appreciates the contribution of their coalition party Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).

Reportedly, Erdogan has already declared himself a winner in a speech at country’s biggest city Istanbul. He was addressing a huge crowd of his supporters which were literally pointing towards his success. He stated: “Our nation has given me the mandate for the presidency.” He added “ I would like to congratulate our nation once again. This has been another test of democracy and we have passed this test successfully.” Reportedly, he declared the victory after the unofficial results of the elections.