Voices rise in intra-party criticism against Akşener: Will a rival emerge?

Following the March 31 Local Elections, the vote shares received by the İYİ Party have sparked criticism.

While many figures called for the resignation of İYİ Party Chair Meral Akşener on election day, Akşener pointed toward an Extraordinary Elective Congress.

It is reported that there is pressure within intra-party groups for Akşener's resignation and that Akşener is in conflict with these groups.

THE IMPRESSION OF "WORKING FOR THE AKP"...

According to Merve Kılıç from Cumhuriyet, high-level administrators and the majority of the party's staff are of the opinion that “Akşener has lost her leadership qualifications and no longer has support among the public.” On the other hand, Akşener is most criticized for acting “aggressively” during the election process and for creating the impression that she is “working for the AKP” due to her rhetoric.

WILL A RIVAL EMERGE AGAINST AKŞENER?

It is alleged that the staff evaluating the election results argue that “Akşener is the sole person responsible for the failure in the elections.” The claim that Akşener no longer has credibility in the eyes of the public is also among the topics being discussed behind the scenes.

Names close to Akşener argue that she should continue her politics at the head of the party. The staff state that the congress will be held in one month. It is claimed that at the congress, where tensions are expected to be high, a rival will emerge against Akşener this time and that she will not be able to suppress it.

News Source: 12punto