Northern Cyprus PM Üstel reaffirms UBP goal of governing alone before 6 December vote

Ünal Üstel, leader of the National Unity Party (UBP) and Prime Minister, met citizens in Mehmetçik, Erenköy, Lefkoşa and Değirmenlik ahead of the 6 December elections. Üstel reiterated the party’s goal of governing alone and stressed stability and performance in the new term.

Speaking about the four-and-a-half-year government term, he said the promises made had been kept and long-awaited reforms and major projects implemented. “We did what we promised,” he said, adding that they face the public with their heads held high. He said the UBP was ready for the polls with 50 parliamentary candidates, 18 mayoral candidates and municipal council candidates.

Üstel said the candidates would be introduced at a large UBP festival on Saturday and invited all citizens to attend. “With our unity, our determination and the support of our people, we will move forward toward a strong UBP and a stable future on 6 December,” he said.