06.06.2026 22:00
"HÜDA PAR General Chairman Advisor Hamdullah Er responded harshly to businessman Rahmi Koç's anecdote that drew public backlash. Making a statement on his social media account, Er targeted Koç over evaluations regarding Kurdish women, using striking words: 'The honor of a Kurdish woman redeems all her ancestors. Dignity, honor, modesty, and morality cannot be bought with money.'"
HÜDA PAR General Chairman Advisor Hamdullah Er reacted with harsh words to the racist and sexist joke made by businessman Rahmi Koç, which sparked public debate. Er, who shared a post on his social media account, targeted Koç specifically over statements about Kurdish women.
"THE HONOR OF A KURDISH WOMAN REVIVES YOUR ENTIRE LINEAGE"
In his post, Hamdullah Er stated, "The honor and dignity of a Kurdish woman revives your seven generations." Er harshly criticized Rahmi Koç in his statement, saying, "When God takes away decency and dignity from a person, a terrible monster emerges."
QUOTED SCHOPENHAUER
In his statement, Er recalled the words of German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer, "The poorest person in the world is one who has nothing but money," and referring to Koç, he said, "Individuals like this unmentionable person are poor in every human virtue except money."
"HONOR AND DIGNITY CANNOT BE BOUGHT WITH MONEY"
Continuing his post with evaluations on morality and values, Er stated, "Honor, dignity, decency, morality... Thank goodness they cannot be bought with money, so the morally bankrupt are exposed."
BECAME A TRENDING TOPIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Hamdullah Er's post from HÜDA PAR quickly sparked widespread reaction on social media, and the statements became a subject of debate in political and public circles. As of now, no statement has come from Rahmi Koç's side regarding the issue.