16.09.2025 13:40
After returning from Qatar, President Erdoğan made important statements regarding those who resigned from the CHP and joined the AK Party. Stating that the joinings will continue, Erdoğan said, "This is a reaction to those who have turned a 100-year-old party into the henchman of a gang of thieves."
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President Erdoğan spoke to reporters on the plane after his visit to Qatar. Erdoğan also gave critical messages regarding the world and Turkey's agenda.
"THEY DECIDE TO BREAK AWAY WHEN THEY SEE CORRUPTION IN CHP"
In response to the question from journalists, "What is the reason for this interest in your party and especially the apparent escape from the opposition?" President Erdoğan said, "Those who went to CHP went there with good intentions. But later they saw that there is bribery, corruption, and embezzlement in the party. When all these happened, they said, 'we have come to the wrong address' and decided to break away. Such a situation has not occurred and is not occurring within the AK Party for years. CHP executives who see this reality have started to make accusations like 'pressure is being applied, they are being threatened' to stop this escape. Dear friends, this is a reaction to those who have turned a 100-year-old party into a gang of thieves. This is the current picture. I am a President who has served as a mayor. I am a President who has served as a Prime Minister. I am a person who has been continuing the presidency since 2014. In short, I am a politician. Throughout my political life, I have never faced such things, thank God." he responded.
"THERE WILL BE CONTINUED PARTICIPATIONS TO OUR PARTY"
Referring to politicians who have moved from CHP to the AK Party, Erdoğan said, "Our brothers who are joining us from parties outside of CHP are coming to our party because they believe that the address of serving this nation is the AK Party. This makes us happy in a way. I believe that there will be continued participations in the future. People prefer the AK Party as a strong and stable party. We are a party that has gained the favor of the people in its 24-year history and has demonstrated its experience in state governance. With the steps we will take in the future, we will continue on our path by winning the affection of our people, inshallah. Therefore, for those coming from the opposition, joining the AK Party means meeting with clean politics and cadres dedicated to serving the nation, beyond just changing parties. These participations have once again shown that the AK Party and the People's Alliance will continue on its path with strength." he said.
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