Erdogan set for run-off: Who are the world’s longest-serving leaders?
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ecep Tayyip Erdogan will discover out on May 28 whether or not he’ll proceed as Turkey’s chief after the presidential run-off is held.
The incumbent faces a head-to-head with Kemal Kilicdaroglu after no overall winner was declared from the first round of voting.
Mr Erdogan gained 49.51 per cent within the first spherical, with a slight lead over his rival and, ought to he be elected as soon as extra, he’ll proceed a premiership that has lasted since 2003.
But whereas the Turkish chief has dominated with an more and more tight grip, he isn’t the longest-serving chief on the planet by any means and even longtime Russian president Vladimir Putin — who got here into energy in 1999 — is someway wanting the checklist. Here are the highest 5 longest premierships of present dwelling heads of state.
Who are longest-serving world leaders?
5. Hun Sen — 1985
The identify of the function has modified, however Mr Hun has successfully been Cambodia’s premier since 1985. He is now in his sixth time period within the Asian nation, which has one-party rule.
4. Ali Khamenei — 1981
Iran’s supreme chief Ayatollah Ali Khamenei talking in Tehran
/ Office of the Iranian Supreme Leader through APMr Khamenei has had varied roles inside Iranian politics however has successfully been on the summit since changing into president in 1981. Since 1989, he has occupied the place of supreme chief.
3. Teodoro Obiang — 1979
The second president of Equatorial Guinea assumed workplace in 1979. He is now 80 years outdated and reportedly needs for his son Teodoro to succeed him.
2. Paul Biya — 1975
The president of Cameroon since November 6, 1982, Mr Biya is the longest consecutively serving present chief on the planet in addition to the oldest head of state, at 90 years outdated. Before taking the highest job, Mr Biya had been prime minister from 1975 to 1982.
1. Hassanal Bolkiah — 1967
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei
/ Drew Angerer / Getty ImagesThe Sultan of Brunei and prime minister of the south-east Asian nation has dominated since October 5, 1967 — the longest of any head of state, together with ceremonial monarchs, because the Queen died. And, at age 76, he might ultimately beat her file.