25.10.2025 12:31
Former İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener released a message on the occasion of her party's 8th anniversary. Having stayed away from politics for a long time and maintaining her silence, Akşener stated, "We are celebrating the 8th birthday of the sun that was born with the command of our nation," and expressed her gratitude to all citizens who contributed to the establishment of the İYİ Party.
Former İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener broke her long silence to make a statement on the occasion of her party's anniversary. Celebrating the 8th anniversary of the İYİ Party, Akşener issued an emotional message.
"WE ARE 8 YEARS OLD WITH THE SUN THAT ROSE AT THE COMMAND OF OUR NATION"
Meral Akşener emphasized in her message that the İYİ Party was founded on October 25, 2017, with the will of the nation, using the following expressions:
"Throughout our glorious history, the dawn of the darkest nights of our homeland has always been heralded by the blessed will of the esteemed Turkish nation. Today, one of those heralds is the sun that rose at the command of our nation on October 25, 2017, the birthday of our İYİ Party..."
"I OFFER MY GRATITUDE TO OUR NATION"
In her statement, Akşener expressed her gratitude to those who have supported the party, saying:
"Exactly 8 years ago, on a Wednesday morning, I felt the excitement of honoring the command of our nation, the gratitude I felt for every citizen I could touch, embrace, and help raise their voice, and the love I have for the millions who joined the march of the İYİ Party, overcoming obstacles and breaking down walls, I carry in my heart just like on the first day. I offer my gratitude to our nation, which has empowered this unforgettable struggle for Turkish democracy. I wholeheartedly celebrate the 8th anniversary of the İYİ Party."