Turkish political leaders address regional issues and party dynamics

Turkish political leaders are engaging in regional tours to address economic and social issues. YENİ Parti leader Özgür Özel visited Rize, where he responded to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s invitation to Marmaris Mayor Acar Ünlü to join the AK Party. Özel stated that politics is won through work and competition rather than political transfers, emphasizing respect for voter will.

In Bursa, İYİ Parti leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu met with farmers to discuss rising production costs and debt. Dervişoğlu claimed that the state is indebted to farmers and pledged that if his party takes power, they will ensure no farmer remains in debt within five years. He highlighted that current agricultural supports are insufficient compared to the national GDP.

Meanwhile, President Erdoğan visited Marmaris, where a notable exchange occurred with Mayor Acar Ünlü. Following the Mayor's welcome, Erdoğan remarked, “If you want to come, our door is open,” a comment that has sparked political discussion regarding potential party shifts.