It was shared for the first time! Do you recognize the bold young man to the left of President Erdoğan?

It was shared for the first time! Do you recognize the bold young man to the left of President Erdoğan?

26.02.2026 12:21

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül shared a photo from President Erdoğan's youth on the occasion of his birthday. Governor Gül wrote, "A lifetime that hides its fatigue for itself and its hope for our nation... We are witnesses. Happy birthday, Mr. President."

On the occasion of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's birthday, Istanbul Governor Davut Gül shared a photo from years ago with his followers. Gül, who included a nostalgic snapshot from his youth, conveyed his congratulations and best wishes in his message.

"A LIFE THAT HIDES FATIGUE FOR ITSELF AND HOPE FOR THE NATION..."

In his post, Governor Gül stated, "A life that hides fatigue for itself and hope for our nation… We are witnesses. Happy birthday, Mr. President." The message quickly drew attention.

A Nostalgic Birthday Celebration from Governor Gül to President Erdoğan

A SNAPSHOT FROM YOUTH YEARS

The photo that emerged from Gül's archive, which appears to belong to the early years of President Erdoğan's political life, came back into the spotlight on the occasion of his birthday. The post stood out among the congratulatory messages from state officials.

A Nostalgic Birthday Celebration from Governor Gül to President Erdoğan

ANOTHER PHOTO FROM THE SAME DAY WAS SHARED

Following Governor Gül's post, Deputy Interior Minister Bülent Turan also published another snapshot from the same day. Turan added the note, "The continuation is like this..." to his post.

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