Former Minister Ertuğrul Günay rejected CHP's candidacy offer: 'This proposal...'

Former Minister of Culture and Tourism Ertuğrul Günay announced in a statement on X that he had received a candidacy offer from the CHP for Ordu, but that he had rejected it. 

 The full text of the statement Günay made on social media is as follows:

"I DO NOT THINK I WILL FIT INTO A PARTY MOLD"

"Last week, the CHP Ordu Provincial Chair, members of parliament, and the esteemed Chairman showed the courtesy of making a proposal for the Metropolitan Mayoral candidacy. Subsequently, many of my fellow citizens also shared this suggestion. About a month ago, my colleague, the Saadet Party Provincial Chair in Ordu, also visited me with a delegation and showed the courtesy of asking for my thoughts on a 'joint candidacy.' I thank them all. For 10 years, I have remained independent—as the price for objecting to wrongs. I have no affiliation with any party; in return, I have friends and acquaintances from almost every circle and party. If this proposal had come last spring, when our country needed a 'neutral and independent joint name,' I think it would have been more meaningful. At this hour, I do not think I could fit into a party mold, or that my understanding of 'rights, justice, and democracy' could fit within the boundaries of existing parties. Nevertheless, I thank all our friends who expressed this proposal with good intentions. I wish success to all candidates who set out with a true passion to serve the nation. With the hope of seeing justice and peace prevail in our country—without further delay—I offer my love and respects."

Last week, the CHP Ordu Provincial Chair, members of parliament, and the esteemed Chairman showed the courtesy of making a proposal for the Metropolitan Mayoral candidacy. Subsequently, many of my fellow citizens also shared this suggestion.
About a month ago, my colleague, the Saadet Party Provincial Chair in Ordu, also visited me with a delegation

— Ertuğrul Günay (@ErtugrulGunay) January 29, 2024

News Source: 12punto