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Former PM Davutoglu calls on Turks to maintain 'respect' and 'love' for each other

16 April 2017 14:04 BST

"What is important is that our citizens who go to the polls today look at each other with respect and love regardless of their thoughts," said former Turkish prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Sunday."

'Parliament is the shield and spine of democracy'

- Former prime minister Ahmet Davutoglu

Whatever the result in the evening is, it will be representative of the national will," added Davutoglu who was forced out of office in May 2016 over disagreements with president Erdogan over the future of the country. 

Former Turkish Prime Minister Ahmet Davutoglu in Ankara on 5 May 2016 (AFP)

Leading up to the referendum, Davutolug said in January this year that was "a requisite that the legislature and executive proceed on solid ground built around the principles of separation of powers."

"Parliament is the shield and spine of democracy because it is an authority that is very difficult to manipulate since it encompasses all of society.”