President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, regarding the local elections to be held on March 31st, stated, 'This is a final for me.
With the authority given by the law, this election is my last, but the outcome will be a legacy transferred to the brothers who will come after me.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, regarding the local elections to be held on March 31st, stated, 'This is a final for me. With the authority given by the law, this election is my last, but the outcome will be a legacy transferred to the brothers who will come after me.
Key Points
Youth Engagement: President Erdogan met with representatives from all 81 provinces of the Turkish Youth Foundation (TUGVA), emphasizing the importance of the youth in shaping the future and his confidence in their ability to bring about change, particularly in the context of the upcoming elections.
Election Significance: Erdogan highlighted the 31st of March as a critical turning point for Turkey, pointing out the local elections' significance not only within the country but also in the eyes of the Islamic world, underscoring the potential impact of the election results on Turkey's future direction.
Final Election for Erdogan: In a poignant statement, Erdogan declared the upcoming election as his final, stressing that while it marks the end of his electoral participation due to legal limitations, the results will serve as a legacy for future generations to build upon, indicating a significant moment in Turkey's political landscape.
President Erdogan met with representatives from all 81 provinces of the Turkish Youth Foundation (TUGVA) before the 7th Youth Meeting held at the Sinan Erdem Sports Hall.
During his speech there, President Erdogan warmly greeted the young attendees, expressing his heartfelt feelings for their presence.
Highlighting the significance of the upcoming period, Erdogan noted, 'The 31st of March is a turning point for Turkey. And at this juncture, the eyes of the entire Islamic world are on Turkey. What will happen in Turkey? Even though this is not a general election, the focus is on what result the AK Party will achieve in the local elections. Therefore, I believe that our cause, which has a very strong youth, will give the necessary response to those looking differently on the evening of March 31st, as if bursting the ballot boxes.'
With 22 days left to the elections, Erdogan reminded everyone to make the most of this time, ensuring that through collective effort from the main party, women's branches, and the youth, they will deliver the necessary response at the ballot box.
'For me, this is a final,' Erdogan continued, 'I am working tirelessly. We are running without taking a breath. Because for me, this is a final. This election, with the authority given by the law, is my last, but the outcome will be a legacy passed on to the brothers who will follow me. Therefore, we need to prepare accordingly and take steps so that we can give the necessary response to those looking differently, which we aim to do on the night of March 31st. From April 1st, we will hopefully start a new era.'
Expressing his belief and trust in the youth, President Erdogan said, 'Let's initiate a change and transformation in places like Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir, because the eyes are on us.'