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The Central Election Commission of Turkey has announced the victory of supporters of amendments to the constitution of Turkey at the referendum with a landslide of 1.25 million votes, Sadi Guven, head of the Central Election Commission (CEC) told journalists today.

As TASS agency reports, the final results will be announced at the latest 11-12 days, Guven said, adding that "counting votes is almost complete, and about 600,000 ballots are yet to be processed."

The final results will be announced at the latest 11-12 days, Guven said, adding that "counting votes is almost complete, and about 600,000 ballots are yet to be processed." Turnout across the country was 87 percent.

Sunday’s referendum asked voters to choose 'Yes' or 'No' on an 18-article bill that would see the country switch from a parliamentary to a presidential system, among other changes.

The proposed amendments, initiated by the ruling Justice and Development Party, include the abolition of the Office of the Prime Minister. They also allow the president to continue being a member of a party, expand his legislative and executive powers, and give him the right to form the cabinet of ministers.

The amendments will, however, introduce measures of parliamentary control over the head of state’s activities.

If the amendments are approved, the next election of the President and the parliament will be held on November 3, 2019.