President Tayyip Erdogan sought to build on his momentum going into Sunday's runoff presidential election while his rival called on electors to pull their country from 'the dark pit' of his two-decade rule.
he has made to Turkey, with his popularity hit by a cost-of living crisis.
Addressing flag-waving supporters in Istanbul's Beykoz district during his final campaign rally, Erdogan urged a strong turnout. "If you really want it, we'll all get out of this dark pit together," he wrote in a Tweet. "I am calling to all our people regardless of their view or lifestyle. This is the last exit. Everyone who loves their country should go to the ballot box!"Erdogan got a boost earlier this week when Sinan Ogan - a nationalist politician who came third with 5.2% - endorsed him.
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