List of speakers of the Assembly of the Republic (Northern Cyprus) facts for kids
Have you ever wondered how countries make their laws and decisions? In Northern Cyprus, there's a special place called the Assembly of the Republic. Think of it like a big meeting hall where elected representatives, who are chosen by the people, come together to discuss important issues and create new laws.
At the head of this important assembly is a person called the Speaker of the Assembly. The Speaker is a bit like a referee or a chairperson in a big meeting. Their main job is to make sure that all the discussions run smoothly, everyone gets a chance to speak, and the rules are followed. They help keep order and make sure the assembly does its important work fairly.
Below is a list of the people who have held this important job as Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic in Northern Cyprus. These individuals have played a key role in guiding the discussions and decisions that shape the country.
Speakers of the Assembly of the Republic
The table below shows the names of the people who have served as the Speaker of the Assembly of the Republic. It also shows when they started and finished their time in office, and which political party they belonged to.
| Name | Took office | Left office | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rauf Denktaş | 24 February 1975 | 3 July 1976 | National Unity Party |
| Osman Örek | 3 July 1976 | 27 April 1978 | National Unity Party |
| Oğuz Ramadan Korhan | 11 May 1978 | 13 July 1981 | National Unity Party |
| Nejat Konuk | 18 July 1981 | 8 December 1983 | National Unity Party |
| Oğuz Ramadan Korhan | 8 December 1983 | 8 July 1985 | National Unity Party |
| Hakkı Atun | 17 July 1985 | 28 June 1993 | National Unity Party |
| Vehbi Zeki Serter | 30 June 1993 | 25 December 1993 | National Unity Party |
| Ayan Halit Acarkan | 3 January 1994 | 4 October 1996 | National Unity Party |
| Hakkı Atun | 4 October 1996 | 18 December 1998 | Democratic Party |
| Ertugrul Hasipoğlu | 28 December 1998 | 2 October 2001 | National Unity Party |
| Dr. Vehbi Zeki Serter | 2 October 2001 | 26 December 2003 | National Unity Party |
| Dr. Fatma Ekenoğlu | 14 January 2004 | 1 May 2009 | Republican Turkish Party |
| Hasan Bozer | 6 May 2009 | 12 August 2013 | National Unity Party |
| Sibel Siber | 12 August 2013 | 22 January 2018 | Republican Turkish Party |
| Teberrüken Uluçay | 22 January 2018 | 18 January 2021 | Republican Turkish Party |
| Önder Sennaroğlu | 18 January 2021 | 7 February 2022 | National Unity Party |
| Zorlu Töre | 7 March 2022 | Incumbent | National Unity Party |
See also
- Assembly of the Republic (Northern Cyprus)
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