Fahrettin Altun, the Turkish Presidency’s Director of Communications, sharply criticized the country’s main opposition party on Saturday for attempting to sway judicial processes through calls for street violence.

In a statement on X, Altun accused the opposition of ignoring global and regional challenges while stoking internal conflicts and targeting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. 

Altun emphasized that Türkiye is navigating a critical period in world politics, with Erdoğan working tirelessly during Ramadan to strengthen the nation’s position. “Our President continues to work for our beloved nation and our beautiful Türkiye in a determined and uninterrupted manner,” he said, praising Erdoğan’s leadership amid a busy diplomatic schedule. 

In contrast, Altun portrayed the opposition as mired in petty disputes, attempting to deflect their internal crises onto the government. He condemned their response to an ongoing judicial process, claiming they are provoking citizens against state institutions rather than addressing “serious allegations” from independent judicial authorities. “The effort to influence judicial processes by calling for violence on the streets is futile,” Altun declared. “Türkiye will not fall for this game, will not surrender to the streets, and the democratic legal order will be protected at all costs.” 

Urging the opposition to abandon their “political burnout syndrome,” Altun stressed that the state has the power to uphold justice and that the Turkish people possess the wisdom to see through such tactics. “All forms of violence are bad. Democracy is always our compass,” he concluded, reinforcing the government’s commitment to stability and order. (ILKHA)