Political Communication Consultant Bekir Ali Yüksel writes: The IYI Party and the Interregnum

Bekir Ali YÜKSEL - Political Communication Consultant

Bayezid I, was defeated and taken prisoner by Timurin the Battle of Ankara in 1402, which subsequently led to a struggle for the throne among his sons.

The Ottoman Interregnum’in the struggle for the throne between Emir Süleyman, İsa Çelebi, Musa Çelebi, and Çelebi Mehmet was won in 1413 by Mehmed I who “the second founder of the state" title.

Mehmed I'ssuccessful reign, on the other hand, the Ottoman Empire'srecovery. had paved the way for a world empire.

The Ottoman Empire’is currently experiencing an "Interregnum" similar to the one it faced during the Battle of Ankara. “The IYI Party is currently living through an "Interregnum" similar to the one the Ottoman Empire experienced during the Battle of Ankara. It is possible to trace the roots of the IYI Party's Interregnum to the period between March 3-6, when the party left and then returned to the Table of Six’process. March 3-6 is when it is possible to trace the roots.

The biggest reason for this situation was the crisis of confidence that emerged after the process could not be managed correctly and the leader remained indecisive.

We observed the most immediate and concrete manifestation of this crisis of confidence in the local elections we left behind. Akşener’s criticism at every opportunity, expressing that she was disappointed by Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş IYI PartyContrary tothe significant success achieved in the local elections, the IYI Party'snecessity to forge a new path with a new leader has become evident.

In recent days, Meral Akşener made a statement announcing to the public that the IYI Partyisentering a congress process and that she will not be a candidate in this upcoming congress.

The IYI PartyThenames who have announced their candidacy so far are Mehmet Tolga Akalın, Müsavat Dervişoğlu, and Koray Aydın .

Considering that there are still those who are consulting and trying to decide whether to announce their candidacy, it seems likely that the number of candidates will increase.

All of the candidates are individuals whocontributedto the founding process of the IYI Party and are among its founders.

Each of them has their own team and significant experience in politics. The biggest common point among the candidates is that in the past MHP ChairmanDevlet Bahçeli's opposition and their significant experience in party convention/congress processes.

Among these names, Koray Aydın and Müsavat Dervişoğlu represent a generation that is beginning to be phased out of politics in Turkey,whileMehmet Tolga Akalın represents a generation that is beginning to have a say in politics.

Considering the transformation within the CHP and the fact that he is the same age as Özgür Özel, it is clear that among the candidates, only Mehmet Tolga Akalın can contribute to the future mission and vision of the IYI Party.

Interregnum’ending it and the Ottoman Empire’s second founder, Mehmed I, with the IYI Party’s Interregnum’and the similarity of Mehmet Tolga Akalın, who announced his vision to end the party's stagnation and to rejuvenate and unify it, is The congress onApril 27will be the deciding factor. The true end of the Interregnum depends not on a change of leader, but on who that leader is. The fact that those aspiring to hold the title of leader of the 'Movement of the Brave' determine their stance based on the general chair's statements is also a sign that they will not be able to lead the IYI Party out of the Interregnum.

This is why Mehmet Tolga Akalın's emergence is more significant and meaningful than that of the other candidates.

The path ahead for the party will be shaped by the outcome of this process.