Breaking news: Important statements from President Erdoğan

Here are the highlights from Erdoğan 's speech: Esteemed provincial chairmen, esteemed provincial chairmen of our women and youth branches, mayors, esteemed companions of 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.

CANIMALISM IS FOOLISHING

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 he 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.