AK Party Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala: “It is not an option for Turkey to be strong, it is a necessity.”

AK Party Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala pointed out that the world has not moved a muscle in the face of the oppression in Gaza and Lebanon, stating that it is a necessity for Turkey to be strong, not an option.

The 8th Ordinary Congress of the AK Party Osmangazi District was held with intense participation at the Merinos Atatürk Congress and Culture Center in the Osmangazi Hall. Speaking to the attendees, AK Party Deputy Chairman Efkan Ala said, “When we look at what is happening in Turkey, significant achievements have been made in a way that will set an example for all Islamic countries. There is an organization and a people who have not separated from their leader for 19 elections and have always stated that their will is behind the ballot box. Therefore, we have achieved successes that will be an example for the world. The opposition says, ‘We are experiencing these problems because we have a dictator in front of us.’ But they cannot reason. If there is a dictator in a country, you cannot call him a dictator. Are you that devoid of reasoning? You are actually saying with your own language that you are a liar and a slanderer. But you are not aware of this. In which country in the world can someone call dictators dictators? There is an opposition that cannot reason at this level and has not been able to put forward a serious project regarding any serious issue in Turkey. We have put forward the vision of the Century of Turkey. How do we place Turkey among the 10 most developed and advanced countries in the world? How do we carry out these reforms? We are working on that. While we are dealing with these, there is also an opposition front that is trying to operate completely with lies and slanders without making any contributions. Our nation already knows them. They have given the necessary lesson to them. I believe they will continue to do so in the future. As long as we do our part,” he said.

“The world does not move a muscle in the face of oppression in Gaza and Lebanon”

Ala stated that there is much work to be done both inside and outside Turkey, saying, “Look, the progress we have made in the defense industry has made such a resonance that today we can export billions of dollars. When our brothers request, we can send them what they ask for. That is why they attacked TUSAŞ. Turkey is aware of what it is doing and will continue these investments so that it will have a very strong defense industry behind its policy in the world, and we can do what we want in the area of responsibility that I just mentioned. Today, look, your heart is burning, we are crying inside. In Gaza and Lebanon. What is happening in front of the eyes of the world? What a massacre, what oppression, what a disaster is being experienced, and oppression is being committed. The world does not move a muscle. International organizations, especially the United Nations, are in a state of bankruptcy. They have emptied half of Gaza. They have destroyed it, leveled it. Can there be a state that behaves like a terrorist organization? If a state is bombing ambulances and hospitals, surrounding people, and making them die of hunger, thirst, and lack of medicine, can it be called a state? But the loudest voice of objection here is only from Turkey. However, everyone needs to make an effort to mobilize all of humanity and all countries,” he said.

“Turkey’s strength is a necessity, not an option”

Ala expressed that when they put together what they want to do in Turkey, it becomes evident how much Turkey needs to be strong, stating, “For us, being a great state, being a strong state is not an option, but a necessity. The most important pillar of this is a strong democracy, a strong will, and an unshakeable perseverance. There is no source more important than the support our nation has given us. We see how countries that are completely filled with oil underground have ended up. Because there is no unity there.”

“The world is out of joint”

AK Party Artvin Deputy Faruk Çelik said, “After two major wars in the world, humanity came up with various concepts. They tried to attribute such beautiful programs to society and humanity so that it would not happen again. Subsequently, they established various organizations. They said United Nations, NATO, World Bank, aiming to provide peace, friendship, and brotherhood with these. But we see very clearly today that those who came up with these concepts and established these institutions were not sincere, and the concepts they created and the statements they made have collapsed. Where is democracy? Who are you fooling? Where is freedom, where is liberty? Who are you deceiving? On one side is Zionism, on the other side is humanity. What a great test we are facing. Zionism is on one side, the dignity of world humanity is on the other. Where is democracy? Where is modernity? Who are you fooling? That’s why we are going through a difficult period. We have seen that those who try to impose this century as the so-called information age have all values trampled underfoot, and because all values are underfoot, know that the world’s joint is located here. We are going through a difficult period. What is being spoken in Ankara, the events happening in Turkey are not ordinary events. I urge you to carefully monitor the events happening. We are facing great threats and dangers. What will we do? Either we will enter the coop tiptoeing with the chickens, waiting for the monster to wipe us out. Or we will soar like eagles, watching everything that happens from above, understanding everything, and standing still where we need to stand. I trust the foresight of the AK Party cadres. You will be eagles,” he said.

AK Party Bursa Provincial Chairman Davut Gürkan stated, “For 23 years, countless works and services have existed in our district, our city, and our country. The value of your fellow travelers, with whom you believe in the same ideals, share the same values, and act in unity of heart and thought, is above all else. The political journey filled with difficulties and challenges can only be walked with those who understand you and are locked on the same goals. We all know that our congresses are always a period of renewal and strengthening. These duties are a flag change. This flag will be carried from generation to generation; after us, others will take this flag and carry it to higher positions and stronger ramparts. For this reason, our congresses are our celebration, our festivity. Let no one be overly excited by the momentary warning given by our nation to its own party and its brothers, us offspring, in the last elections. Let no one fall into different dreams. Even while bringing revolutionary reforms to Turkey and receiving record votes with the favor of our nation, we never said ‘it’s over’, ‘enough’, or ‘sufficient’. After every victory, we rolled up our sleeves for better. We always competed with ourselves, fought to surpass ourselves. Our noble nation has always guided us with its warnings. Because everyone knows that the name of hope, action, and the future is AK Party. With this faith and determination, our AK Party will continue on its way with the same speed. It has always been like this and will always be like this. Because; we have ‘continuation’, we have ‘work’, we have ‘determination’. In the route we want to reach, there will be a Turkey that will not succumb to the physical and mental limits imposed on us for the last two centuries. This horizon will first be illuminated by the Century of Turkey and then we will take it to the actual place we aim for. I sincerely say; every job we have done since our establishment, every work and service we have brought to the country, is seen as the preface and the blessing of this great resurgence. I want to express from the heart that if our life is sufficient, we will reach these goals with the effort of our young people, whom I can see the enthusiasm in their hearts from here. Because the pride of the Republic, the common mind of Turkey is AK Party, and its cadres stand tall. Even if the world collapses, if the universe comes upon us, by God’s permission, we will never turn back from this cause, this path, this struggle.”