28.02.2025 13:21
It was stated that MHP leader Bahçeli called Fatih Erbakan, the General Chairman of the New Welfare Party, on the occasion of the 14th anniversary of Necmettin Erbakan's passing, but after not receiving a response, he withdrew his request for a meeting. While an official statement was made by the MHP regarding the issue, Fatih Erbakan, who met with CHP leader Özel, also provided information to journalists about the events that took place.
The Chairman of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), Devlet Bahçeli, called Fatih Erbakan, the Chairman of the New Welfare Party and the late founder leader and former Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan, on the 14th anniversary of Erbakan's passing. However, after Bahçeli's call went unanswered, the MHP withdrew its request for a meeting.
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM MHP
MHP Deputy Chairman İsmail Özdemir made a written statement regarding the issue, sharing the party's stance with the public. Özdemir stated, "On the occasion of the anniversary of the passing of the esteemed Necmettin Erbakan, who has held the positions of party chairman, deputy prime minister, and prime minister in Turkish political history, our Chairman Mr. Devlet Bahçeli called the late leader's son and the Chairman of the New Welfare Party, Fatih Erbakan; however, he did not receive a response. At this point, we inform the esteemed public that we are withdrawing our request for a meeting," he expressed.
Concluding with the statement "We Remember Necmettin Erbakan with Mercy," İsmail Özdemir conveyed his condolences with the words, "Once again, we wish God's mercy upon the late Necmettin Erbakan."
ERBAKAN NARRATED THE EVENTS
After the visit of CHP leader Özel, Erbakan shared the events with the press, stating; "First of all, we called him to make a get-well-soon phone call immediately after his surgery. About 15 days ago, we did not receive any response during this time. We could not make sense of this.
However, yesterday, on the occasion of the anniversary of our late teacher Erbakan's passing, they called; at that time, we were holding our MYK meeting. We left this meeting, and as soon as we got out, we were informed. We thought we should call back, but whatever happened occurred within those two hours. They called, and we could not return the call. After two hours, we faced such a situation. No one is obliged to be ready when someone calls. We were really surprised and saddened by their attitude.