Economic reaction to the government from Dr. Vecdet Öz: 'You said if anyone can do it, the AKP can; well, here is the result'

In a post on his social media account, Dr. Vecdet Öz criticized the AKP government harshly by comparing economic data from 2002 and 2026. Highlighting the increases in the dollar exchange rate, gold, gasoline, bread, and meat prices, Öz stated, "This table is the result of 24 years of destruction."

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Economic reaction to the government from Dr. Vecdet Öz: 'You said if anyone can do it, the AKP can; well, here is the result'

In a post on social media, Vecdet Öz made striking statements targeting the AKP government and its voters based on economic data. Comparing the economic landscape of 2002 with that of 2026, Öz drew attention to the increases in the cost of living, exchange rates, foreign debt, and basic consumer goods.

"WHO BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE TABLE BELOW?"

Dr. Vecdet Öz addressed the AKP voters directly in his post, questioning who is responsible for the country's economic situation.

In his statement, which began with the words "My fellow AKP voter," Öz said, "Who bears the responsibility for the table below? Forget about 'this was like that' or 'that was like this.' You said, 'If anyone can do it, the AKP can'; well, here is the result."

HE COMPARED 2002 AND 2026 DATA

Comparing certain economic data from 2002 and 2026 in his post, Öz shared the following figures:

Dollar exchange rate: From 1.67 TL to 45.54 TL

Quarter gold coin: From 29 TL to 10,900 TL

Gasoline price: From 1.64 TL to 64.80 TL

Bread price: From 25 kurus to 17.50 TL

Meat price: From 8.29 TL to 850 TL

External debt: From 130 billion dollars to 930 billion dollars

“THEY DRIED UP AND FINISHED TURKEY”

Making assessments based on economic data, Öz used harsh expressions toward the government in his post.

Öz said, "Look at how they took over the country thanks to you, and what they have turned it into in the end. They dried up and finished the great nation of Turkey like a swarm of locusts passing through a field."

“95 PERCENT OF SOCIETY IS BELOW THE POVERTY LINE”

In his statement, Vecdet Öz also touched upon the effects of economic conditions on society, arguing that a large portion of citizens are struggling to make ends meet.

Öz stated, "Thanks to you, 95 percent of society is struggling to survive below the hunger and poverty line."

"IS YOUR CONSCIENCE CLEAR?"

Continuing his post, Öz directed questions at voters, using the following expressions:

"Are you satisfied with what has happened? Can you lay your head on your pillow comfortably? Is your conscience clear? What do you plan to say on the Day of Judgment?"