Statement from Erdoğan regarding fake diploma debates: The radishes in the bag were scattered

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan made important statements at the AK Party Extended Provincial Chairmen's Meeting. Here are the highlights from Erdoğan's speech: Esteemed provincial chairmen, esteemed provincial chairmen of our women and youth branches, mayors, esteemed companions of our cause and path; I greet you with my most heartfelt feelings. I hope that our meeting will be auspicious for our country, our nation and our democracy. I send my greetings to my brothers who are fighting for our party to be victorious in every inch of our homeland.

THE PERIOD OF RISING

Each of our congresses also represents a new beginning. We will see in time that our 8th Ordinary Congress process, especially our grand congress, will open new doors for Turkey. It will be a period of growth for our country. We find the opposition's indigestion quite natural.

WE HAVE PRAISED CRITICISM

Our 8th Grand Congress, like our previous congresses, has added strength to the power of our party. We are a cadre that has placed consultation and common sense at the center of politics since our establishment. Be honest in all your work and never abandon consultation. We shaped our roadmap according to the demands and expectations of our nation. We never took our eyes and ears off our nation during the congress process. We held their criticisms in high regard. We meticulously noted their warnings. We discussed and discussed the issues in detail in the authorized bodies of our party. We conducted our internal accounting bravely and sincerely without participating in any complexes. We did not put the blame on anyone else, but on ourselves.

WE STRENGTHENED MYK WITH NEW NAMES

We have changed around 60 percent of district and 70 percent of provincial heads. 34 of our brothers have transferred their duties in the Central Executive Board (MKYK). We have completed it with flying colors in the relay race atmosphere. We have created a staff that combines the excitement of our new friends with the experience of our old friends. We have strengthened the Central Executive Board (MYK) with new names. The AK Party has also clearly demonstrated its difference in its congresses. I would like to thank each and every one of my brothers who have taken part in the successful execution of our congress process. I would like to thank all of my brothers who have served under the roof of the AK Party since August 14, 2021, and I wish God to be pleased with them. Our dear nation deserves the greatest thanks.

60 THOUSAND PEOPLE OUTSIDE THE HALL

That day, there were 60 thousand people outside the hall. They did not freeze in that cold and listened. I always thanked God for having such an organization. The inside of the hall, as well as the outside, was simply perfect.

THANKS TO BAHÇELİ

The meaningful flower arrangement containing important symbols sent by Bahçeli to our committee also pleased and made us happy. I would like to thank him.

FAKE DIPLOMA DISCUSSIONS: CANIMALISM IS EMERGING

The radishes that have been scattered from the bags in recent weeks show the filth in which the main opposition is struggling. From its congresses to its collections, from its concerts to its tenders, it is either full of irregularities, corruption or, as the former Çankaya Mayors put it, cannibalism. Don't you ever have a proper job? Mr. Özel should respond to this instead of turning the people's platform into a polemic platform. Aren't you ashamed of the situation you have brought down the party founded by Gazi Mustafa Kemal?

REACTION TO ÖZGÜR ÖZEL: WATCH YOUR FEET

Mr. Özel talks a lot but talks in vain. The debt of blood money puts Mr. Özel in a difficult situation. The low-level, irresponsible and aggressive expressions he uses regarding the command rank of my army are the latest example. Mr. Özel, I am addressing you as the commander-in-chief. Watch your step, if you don't, we know how to bring it. You cannot criticize the command rank of the army. You should know your place. My Minister of National Defense and the commanders will file a lawsuit against Özel. The sooner the CHP leader comes to his senses, the better. Otherwise, the bells that took Mr. Kemal away will start to ring for him. It is not possible to expect a structure that constantly produces to find a solution for the nation. They are of no use to anyone except themselves. This scene reminds us once again how much of a sin we are. We are struggling to make the ideal of a great and powerful Turkey a reality. We are the hope of this nation. We are the guarantee of its independence.

WE WILL NOT SIT IN THESE SEATS FOREVER

With our membership approaching 11.5 million, we are struggling to make the ideal of a Great and Powerful Turkey a reality. We are the guarantor of this country’s independence, unity and solidarity. Turkey is greater than Turkey, even if some people are disturbed. We are temporary, we are here today but gone tomorrow. We will not sit in these seats forever. Just as we have walked with silent masses until today, we will continue on our path without deviating. We will not forget who brought us to these seats. We will not forget those calloused hands that reached for the sky, just as we did yesterday, today or tomorrow. We have an important opportunity for this. I want you to make good use of Ramadan. The entire Ramadan is a month of mercy for us.

I REMEMBER OUR TEACHER ERBAKAN WITH GRACE

Before concluding my words, I respectfully remember our teacher Prof. Dr. Necmettin Erbakan, the founder of the National Vision movement, the prime minister of the 54th government, a man of service and cause, whose death will mark the 14th anniversary tomorrow. I pray to God to bless our honorable teacher with his heaven and beauty. I once again pray to God for great success to our brothers who were elected to different positions in our congresses. I express my heartfelt gratitude to my brothers who transferred their duties for their efforts, services and sacrifices. I thank each and every one of you for your contributions to our meeting. I respectfully greet you all once again with the hope that our path and fortune will be clear. Thank you, be well. May you be entrusted to God, stay healthy.