Ahmet Özer and Zeydan Karalar speak out on the 'process'
Speaking at a conference in Adana, Ahmet Özer commented on the second reconciliation process, stating, "Peace until the end, democracy until the end, law until the end."
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Ahmet Özer, the Esenyurt Mayor who was replaced by a government-appointed trustee, attended a conference titled "The Language of Peace Must Be Law and Democracy," organized by the Yüreğir Municipality at the Atatürk Cultural Center, as a speaker.
The conference featured comprehensive discussions on the concept of the rule of law, democratic functioning, social consensus, and justice.
The event was attended by Adana Metropolitan Mayor Zeydan Karalar, Adana Metropolitan Deputy Mayor Güngör Geçer, CHP Adana MPs Bilal Bilici, Müzeyyen Şevkin, and Orhan Sümer, CHP Adana Provincial Chair Anıl Tanburoğlu, Seyhan Deputy Mayor Hasibe Akkan, CHP Seyhan District Chair Berfu Salıcı Yakıt, DEM Party Adana Provincial Co-Chair Seyfettin Aydemir, and numerous guests.
ÖZER: TURKEY IS PASSING THROUGH A CRITICAL THRESHOLD
Describing the current process in Turkey as a "historical crossroads" in his speech, Özer stated that they support the second reconciliation process, referred to as a Turkey without terrorism.
Emphasizing that a lasting and genuine peace is possible only through adherence to the principles of the rule of law, democratization, and the broad support of society for the process, Özer offered a wide perspective in his remarks, ranging from the historical dimensions of the Kurdish issue to current political developments, the situation in Syria, and ongoing work in Parliament.
Özer concluded his speech with the words, "Peace until the end, democracy until the end, law until the end."
KARALAR: THE FOUNDATION OF PEACE IS DOMESTIC LAW
Adana Metropolitan Mayor Zeydan Karalar described Özer's remarks as "timely, appropriate, and very valuable."
Recalling Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's principle of "Peace at home, peace in the world," Karalar stated, "Peace in the world is important, but first, peace at home," adding that external peace cannot be permanent without strengthening internal peace. Karalar emphasized that reducing political tension and the democratic functioning of the law are the fundamental conditions for peace.