18.08.2025 16:06
The leader of the Victory Party, Ümit Özdağ, who mentioned Mansur Yavaş as a presidential candidate, also stated regarding a possible alliance with the Good Party, "The Victory Party is not closed to alliances; we would like it to happen."
While discussions about the possibility of early general elections continue in the Ankara corridors, striking statements have come from Ümit Özdağ, the Chairman of the Victory Party. Speaking to T24, Özdağ made evaluations regarding alliance possibilities and the opposition front.
"MANSUR YAVAŞ STILL LOOKS VERY STRONG"
In response to a question about the candidacy of Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, Özdağ said, "I announced in April 2022 that Mansur Bey should be a candidate; the polls still show him very strong."
"I DO NOT CRITICIZE A POLITICIAN WITH THEIR HANDS TIED"
Regarding Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, he stated, "I do not criticize a politician with their hands tied. As long as he does not regain his freedom, I will not have any new criticisms. I stand behind my previous criticisms. I hope he regains his freedom as soon as possible."
"WILL THERE BE A MERGER WITH THE GOOD PARTY?"
In response to the question, "Can the Victory Party merge with the Good Party?" Özdağ gave a noteworthy answer, saying, "If someone had told you a year ago that Bahçeli would ally with Abdullah Öcalan, you wouldn't have believed it. But today, there is such a situation. Do we have the luxury of not coming together by saying 'the stem of the pear, the waste of the grape'? Can we explain this to our children, to the nation? No. Therefore, we must create the conditions for coming together. It is too early to talk; 24 hours is a long time in politics. But Turkey will go to the elections with alliances. The Victory Party is not closed to alliances; we desire it."
THE CORRIDORS ARE ACTIVE
Özdağ's statements have brought the possible new alliance searches among opposition parties back to the agenda in the election corridors.