# AK Party governance in Turkey > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ak-party-governance-in-turkey > Updated: 2026-11-03T07:12:00.000Z. Sources: 15. Developments: 2. The Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is marking the 24th anniversary of its rise to power following the November 3, 2002, general elections. In that election, the party secured 34.28 percent of the vote and 363 parliamentary seats, enabling the formation of a single-party government. Party officials have highlighted various milestones during their tenure, including the implementation of European Union harmonization packages, constitutional reforms, and the launch of the Health Transformation Program. AK Party Vice Chairman Hüseyin Yayman characterized the party’s continuous tenure through 18 elections as a record-breaking achievement, asserting that the party has transformed Turkey through significant infrastructure projects such as hospitals, highways, and airports. Other officials, including Secretary General Eyyüp Kadir İnan and Aydın Deputy Mustafa Savaş, described the 2002 election as a historic turning point that overcame political tutelage. The party continues to emphasize its commitment to the goals of the People's Alliance and the pursuit of a “Terror-free Turkey.” ## Claims - The AK Party came to power following the November 3, 2002, general elections. (reported by 4 sources) - The Social Security Institution (SGK) was created in 2006 to unify different social security bodies. (reported by 2 sources) - Turkey began EU accession negotiations on October 3, 2005. (reported by 2 sources) - The Social Security Institution (SGK) was established in 2006 to unify various social security bodies. (reported by 2 sources) - In the 2002 elections, the AK Party received 34.28 percent of the vote. (reported by 1 source) - The AK Party won 363 parliamentary seats in the 2002 elections. (reported by 1 source) - Eyyüp Kadir İnan stated that no focus can tie Turkey's future to its own whims. (reported by 1 source) - Mustafa Savaş stated that the party has implemented revolutionary investments in sectors including education, health, and defense. (reported by 1 source) - The AK Party was founded on August 14, 2001. (reported by 1 source) - The AK Party won 34.28 percent of the vote in the 2002 general elections. (reported by 1 source) - The AK Party secured 363 parliamentary seats in the 2002 elections. (reported by 1 source) - Mustafa Savaş emphasized the goal of a Terror-free Turkey through the People's Alliance. (reported by 1 source) ## Timeline ### 2026-11-03: AK Party marks 24th anniversary of coming to power The AK Party celebrates 24 years in power since the November 3, 2002, elections, highlighting major reforms in health, social security, and EU integration. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ak-party-marks-24th-anniversary-of-coming-to-power ### 2026-11-01: AK Party official marks 24 years of governance in Turkey AK Party Vice Chairman Hüseyin Yayman celebrated the party's 24 years in power, citing infrastructure growth and its transformation of Turkey into a global power. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ak-party-official-marks-24-years-of-governance-in-turkey --- Cite as: AK Party governance in Turkey. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/ak-party-governance-in-turkey