[95491] Erdogan launches election campaign: Presents himself as the sole candidate for stability against 'power struggles' in the opposition

Erdogan positions himself as the 'builder of the future' of Turkey

At a conference of the ruling party (AK Parti) held at the ATO Congressium in Ankara, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan set the tone today (June 22, 2026) for the upcoming election cycle. As reported in gdh, the President sharply attacked the opposition parties, claiming that while his rivals are busy with 'seat struggles' and internal conflicts, his administration is focusing on 'preparing Turkey for the future'.

The Justice and Development Party (AK Parti), known for its conservative and nationalist positions, used the event to project stability. The party spokesperson, Ömer Çelik, officially clarified the party's intentions for the future, and was quoted in Son Dakika Haberler Gündem as saying: "Our presidential candidate in the upcoming elections is Recep Tayyip Erdogan."

During the conference, Erdogan attacked the opposition led by the CHP and claimed that there is a "lack of a serious opposition" in Turkey, according to a report by TGRT HABER. Erdogan added that Turkey has become a "rule-setter" in global politics, and that his political power relies on the fact that the government acts as a unified coalition in the face of the background noise of his rivals.

The event also included moves to strengthen political ranks, as Erdogan pinned the party badge on the mayor of Haymana, Levent Koç, who officially moved to the ranks of the Justice and Development Party. Reports from the event were widely distributed by pro-government media outlets such as İhlas Haber Ajansı, which highlight the ruling party's narrative regarding the lack of a viable governing alternative.