AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s son Bilal Erdoğan becoming more visible in the media, alongside the events he has organized and attended recently, has led to comments in political circles about “preparation for the post-Erdoğan era.”
Comments regarding Bilal Erdoğan within the AKP have leaked from behind the scenes. According to a report by Cumhuriyet, the rumors surrounding Bilal Erdoğan have caused discomfort within the AKP. The frequent mention of Bilal Erdoğan’s name recently has sparked debates within the party regarding a ‘transfer of political legacy.’
It is claimed that some figures who have served in the party since its founding period have stated that this process strains internal balances and brings the issue of merit back to the agenda.
ORGANIZATIONS ARE ALSO UNEASY
It is alleged that this ‘discomfort’ is not limited to the upper echelons, and that the perception that “the post-Erdoğan era is being shaped by family-centered planning” is also becoming widespread in provincial and district organizations.
Some administrators express that this perception lowers motivation in the field and that cadres who have worked for the party for a long time feel sidelined. Party members sharing their criticisms point out that the AKP has progressed through “ballot boxes, organization, and leadership competition” until now, arguing that the image of a potential intra-family transition is not in line with party tradition.
Warnings are being issued that this picture could bring about new questioning both within the party base and among conservative voters. What is being discussed behind the scenes indicates that topics regarding the post-Erdoğan era will remain on the agenda for a long time.
News Source: 12punto
