20.02.2025 10:32
Ahead of the AK Party congress scheduled for February 23, a cabinet reshuffle is eagerly anticipated. President Erdoğan, who hinted at a cabinet change during his statements upon returning from his Asia tour, has stirred up speculation. According to the latest insider information, it is reported that the names of the ministers to be changed will be finalized and announced in the Official Gazette on Friday night. It is indicated that this reshuffle will involve at least three ministers or more.
On February 23, at the congress where President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will be the only candidate for the party leadership, a comprehensive change in the party management is expected. It has long been rumored that Erdoğan will make changes in the cabinet along with the congress. He had also signaled about the change upon returning from his Asia tour.
ERDOĞAN HAD SIGNALLED A CHANGE
In response to a question about cabinet changes after returning from the Asia tour, Erdoğan stated, "With this dynamic structure, we will hopefully prepare a list considering the demographic structure of all of Turkey and present it to the political arena. As the AK Party, we have always seen our congresses as an opportunity for renewal and refreshment. Because we determined the cadres that govern our party and our country through our Grand Congresses. Our goal has always been to advance our party and strengthen our understanding of service. You want to learn from me how we will take the field as a team. No coach sends a team onto the field without reading it. We are currently working on that. You saw Istanbul, what kind of enthusiasm there was. Now, on one hand, we are preparing for the congress we will hold on the 23rd. There, we will establish a dynamic structure consisting of the main cadre, women, and youth." he had expressed.
"WE NEED TO FOCUS ON THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE ON FRIDAY NIGHT"
After Erdoğan's statement, the corridors in Ankara became lively. TGRT Ankara News Coordinator Ahmet Sözcan pointed to Friday night regarding the cabinet change and said:
"Today, President Erdoğan does not have a public program. On Sunday, the AK Party's grand ordinary congress will be held. We expect him to be at the AK Party Headquarters today. We are waiting for him to determine the members of the MKYK and MYK and finalize those lists. According to the information provided by my source, we need to focus on the Official Gazette on Friday night, as there will be a change in the cabinet before the congress. President Erdoğan may carry out the expected cabinet change on Friday."
"AT LEAST 3 MINISTERS ARE SAID TO BE CHANGING"
According to the information provided by my AK Party source, the cabinet change will occur before the congress. The reason for the uncertainty is that President Erdoğan shares the cabinet change with a narrow circle. He does not share it until the last moment. It is also not very likely for this information to leak. However, it is certain that President Erdoğan will make a cabinet change. I received information from an important figure. The cabinet change will happen before the congress. Different numbers are being mentioned regarding the number of changes. It is stated that the number of names to be changed is high. There is talk of at least 3 or more changes.