02.07.2025 01:00
The Communications Director Fahrettin Altun reacted to the statements made by the CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, saying, "The insulting and politically manipulative remarks made by CHP Chairman Özel towards our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, are a serious example of irresponsibility that undermines our social peace."
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President of Communications Fahrettin Altun reacted to the statements of CHP Chairman Özgür Özel targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
"IT IS INCOMPATIBLE WITH THE SPIRIT OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICS"
Altun stated in a post on his social media account, "Our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a head of state elected directly by the will of the people. The inappropriate and unfounded expressions directed at him, such as 'junta leader', are an insult not only to the democratic process but also to the will of our nation. Such statements cannot be evaluated within the scope of freedom of thought, nor can they be explained by the motive of 'political opposition'. These statements, which are completely devoid of political ethics and a sense of responsibility, are incompatible with the spirit of democratic politics."
"JUDICIAL PROCESSES ARE CONDUCTED BY INDEPENDENT COURTS"
Emphasizing that the judicial processes related to the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality are conducted by independent courts, Altun said, "The judicial processes regarding the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality are carried out by independent courts. Claims such as 'coup plan', 'junta', and 'conspiracy' regarding this ongoing legal process are an open threat to the judiciary and an attempt to discredit it. Furthermore, statements like 'trustee lists have been prepared' that are not based on any concrete evidence are disinformation activities aimed at misleading the public, undermining trust in institutions, and deepening polarization."
"OUR PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED TO DEFEND THE DEMOCRATIC RULE OF LAW BASED ON THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE"
Stating that President Erdoğan is determined to defend the democratic rule of law based on the will of the people, Altun wrote, "No one has the right to intervene in judicial processes by disregarding the rule of law. Everyone should respect the rule of law and use a prudent language for the unity of our state and nation. Our President has been defending the democratic rule of law based on the will of the people with determination, just as he did yesterday."
Altun's post is as follows;
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