11.11.2024 07:51
The claim that a question ban was imposed on journalists aboard President Erdoğan's plane has sparked widespread public reaction. It has been suggested that a decision was made not to ask questions regarding MHP leader Bahçeli's statements about President Erdoğan's candidacy for another term. However, one of the journalists on the plane stated in a statement that he was not given any such guidance.
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MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli made a striking call regarding President Erdoğan's candidacy at his party's last group meeting.
BAHÇELİ'S CALL FOR CANDIDACY
Bahçeli said, "Are we looking for a way to elect our President? If terrorism is eradicated from our lives, if the inflation monster is struck down, if Turkey reaches the peak of political and economic stability, isn't it a natural and correct choice for our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to be elected once again?"
"LET'S MAKE THE CONSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENT"
What will we do, will we look for a candidate within the CHP with 4 years to go? Wouldn't making the necessary constitutional arrangement be among our upcoming duties? Continuity in the state, stability in politics, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is a guarantee for the construction of the Century of Turkey, he is a lover of the nation, and in our opinion, he is the only option with his experience and accumulation," he stated.
"3 WARNINGS WERE GIVEN TO JOURNALISTS"
Journalist İsmail Saymaz raised an allegation regarding Bahçeli's statements, which resonated widely in the public. Saymaz claimed that a "question ban" was imposed on journalists on the presidential plane. He stated that this ban was specifically implemented to prevent questions about MHP General Chairman Devlet Bahçeli's statements regarding President Erdoğan's candidacy. According to the allegation, journalists were warned three times not to ask this question.
RESPONSE FROM THE JOURNALIST ON THE PLANE
Fevzi Çakır, Habertürk's Ankara Representative, who was on the same plane as President Erdoğan, quickly responded to this allegation. In a statement he made on social media, he noted that he had not received any warning or suggestion in this regard and said, "All questions regarding the country's agenda were asked to Mr. President. During the conversation that took place in a limited time, all our questions were answered," and sent a message to Saymaz saying, "I request a correction on behalf of myself, whom you have put under suspicion."
"I DID NOT TARGET ANY JOURNALIST"
In response to Çakır's statement, İsmail Saymaz shared the press release published by the Communications Presidency, standing by his allegations. Saymaz replied, "I did not target any journalist and did not put anyone under suspicion. I trust my sources. If the question was asked, why is it not included in the Communications Presidency's text? If it was asked, where is the answer?"
THE LACK OF QUESTIONS DREW ATTENTION
On November 8, President Erdoğan made statements to journalists on the plane returning from Budapest, Hungary. However, it was noteworthy that no questions were directed regarding Bahçeli's statements.
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