Bad news for the government from the fund investigation confidence poll: 59 percent gave the same answer

Nefes newspaper columnist Aytunç Erkin shared the results of the poll conducted by AREA Research between October 5-9, 2026, in his column. The survey measured participants' views on many topics, from expectations for an investigation into allegations of fund corruption to economic policies, and from debates regarding municipalities to the second opening process referred to as 'Terror-Free Turkey'.

59.4 PERCENT OF PARTICIPANTS DO NOT BELIEVE AN INVESTIGATION WILL BE CONDUCTED

In the study, which was conducted with a total of 2,050 people in 87 districts across 26 provinces, AREA Research asked participants the question: "Do you believe that the necessary investigation will be conducted and penalties will be issued for those involved in the fund corruption?"

59.4 percent of those who participated in the survey stated that they did not believe the necessary investigation would be conducted and penalties would be issued. The rate of those who said they had faith in this direction remained at 33 percent.

Responses according to party voters were also included in the research. 44.2 percent of MHP voters and 20.3 percent of AKP voters stated that they did not believe an investigation would be conducted.

THOSE WHO DO NOT BELIEVE ILL-GOTTEN GAINS WILL BE RETURNED ARE IN THE MAJORITY

The survey also asked whether the ill-gotten gains obtained through fund corruption would be recovered and returned to the victims.

While 61.9 percent of participants stated that they did not think the gains would be recovered and returned to the victims, the rate of those who had expectations in this direction was measured at 29.2 percent.

71.5 PERCENT FIND ECONOMIC POLICIES UNSUCCESSFUL

The research also included evaluations regarding the government's economic policies. 71.5 percent of participants stated that they found the economic policies unsuccessful.

In the poll, where expectations regarding the future of the country's economy were measured, 63 percent of participants expressed that they thought the economy would worsen.

RESULTS REGARDING ALLEGATIONS AGAINST CHP MUNICIPALITIES

The research also measured participants' views on allegations of corruption and irregularities against CHP municipalities.

According to the results shared by Aytunç Erkin, the rate of those who stated they did not agree with the allegations in question was 42.9 percent.

On the question regarding the transition of mayors or municipal council members elected from opposition parties to the AKP, 46.9 percent of participants evaluated this situation as a disrespect to the will of the voters and the votes cast.

62.9 PERCENT SUPPORT FOR THE 'TERROR-FREE TURKEY' PROCESS

Views on the 'Terror-Free Turkey' process were also asked in the AREA Research poll.

While 62.9 percent of participants stated that they supported the process, 29.6 percent stated that they did not.

A different picture emerged regarding expectations that the process would be successful and that the terrorist organization PKK would be disbanded. 53.8 percent of participants stated that they did not believe the process would be successful and that the terrorist organization PKK would be disbanded.