Turkey's ruling alliance in 'weakest period,' opposition leader says

Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ asserted that the ruling AK Party-MHP alliance is experiencing its weakest phase, marked by declining public support and an inability to present a strategy for overcoming the nation's crises. Speaking in Samsun, Özdağ described Turkey as facing a multifaceted crisis, with citizens in the Black Sea region and across the country struggling significantly with their livelihoods. He emphasized that the economic crisis has evolved into a societal breakdown, pushing millions to live below the poverty line and leaving pensioners unable to meet basic needs.

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We are going through a period where justice is trampled underfoot, and the law is applied selectively.

Özdağ also criticized the state of the justice system, stating that the rule of law has been severely undermined and that judicial impartiality has been lost, leading to a damaged sense of justice among citizens. "We are going through a period where justice is trampled underfoot, and the law is applied selectively," he stated.

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The ruling AK Party-MHP alliance is experiencing its weakest phase.

The opposition leader claimed the ruling coalition is internally divided, with discussions focusing on who will lead after President Erdoğan. He noted that business leaders express no expectations from the current government and are instead focused on the opposition's plans. Özdağ attributed the government's struggles not to its strength, but to its profound weakness and inability to offer hope or a compelling program to various segments of society. He accused the government of attempting to stay in power through legal maneuvers and psychological operations to divide the opposition, predicting a significant defeat in the upcoming elections.

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We have no expectations from the government. Tell us what you, the opposition, will do.

Özdağ urged citizens to protect their votes, emphasizing the importance of election security. He also touched upon national security, stating that the PKK continues its activities and funding through illicit means, and that Turkey must maintain a firm stance on matters of national security.

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Protect your votes.