Erdoğan rebels after election defeat! 'Some friends are acting as if I am the only one responsible...'

In the AKP, which suffered a defeat in the March 31 Local Elections, there is curious anticipation regarding how the winds of 'change' will blow.

While AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has given messages that there will be 'change' following the election, it is alleged that some figures within the party are opposed to this.

"SOME FRIENDS ARE ACTING AS IF I AM THE ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE"

According to a report in the Türkiye newspaper, known for its proximity to the government, the fact that some figures are opposing a congress has angered Erdoğan. It was learned that Erdoğan, reacting to the fact that no one wants to take responsibility for the election defeat, said: “Some friends are acting as if I am the only one responsible. There are those who want to load all the responsibility onto me. But I was not here alone; we are all responsible. I am talking about a congress, and there are even those among us who are against a congress. They say, ‘What is the need for a congress?’ Therefore, we must make the correct diagnosis and apply the right treatment. Because no one is obligated to vote for us.”

BOTH NAMES AND POLICIES ARE CHANGING

On the other hand, it is stated that some contacts Erdoğan made at the state guesthouse in Marmaris, where he spent the Ramadan Feast, will be influential in the AKP's future roadmap. It is noted that Erdoğan held meetings with some figures whose opinions he values throughout the holiday and also came together with those who have served in the party in the past. These contacts during the holiday are seen as an indication that the change in the AKP will not be limited to individuals, but that changes will also be made to its policies. In evaluations within the AKP, comments are also being made that Erdoğan’s 'perspective has changed.'