Ozgur Ozel calls Mehmet Simsek “coup financier”, claims he wants to resign

Following an attack on Saturday, where an assilant slapped him hard, Republican People’s Party (CHP) leader Özgür Özel delivered a significant caucus meeting address, laden with political messages and sharp critiques of the current government’s economic policies. The meeting was highly anticipated, given the recent incident, and Özel used the platform to reinforce his party’s stance and challenge the ruling party’s narratives.  Ozel directly attacked economy czar, accusing him of being the financier for “the civilian coup” by Erdogan, meaning  the controversial arrest of Istanbul mayor Ekrem Imamoglu. He claimed Simsek wants to resign.

A significant portion of Özel’s speech centered on the nation’s economic woes. He painted a picture of a struggling populace burdened by rising inflation, diminishing purchasing power, and increasing economic uncertainty. Özel’s rhetoric emphasized the growing gap between the wealthy elite and the struggling working class. He heavily criticized the governments economic management.

Economic Hardships and Government Accountability

Özel highlighted the increasing poverty rates and the difficulties faced by ordinary citizens in meeting basic needs. He condemned the government’s handling of inflation, accusing them of implementing policies that exacerbate the problem rather than alleviate it. Specifically, he drew attention to the rising costs of essential goods and services, which are disproportionately affecting low-income families.

He placed a large amount of focus on the nations financial management. Pointing to what he called miss management of the nations treasury. And the governments inability to control inflation.

Mehmet Şimşek’s Role and Economic Policies

A key focus of Özel’s economic critique was directed at Mehmet Şimşek, the Minister of Treasury and Finance. Özel scrutinized Şimşek’s economic policies, questioning their effectiveness and impact on the average citizen. He challenged the government’s claims of economic stability, presenting alternative data and analyses that depicted a more dire economic reality.

Özel argued that Şimşek’s policies favored the wealthy and corporate interests, neglecting the needs of the working class and small businesses. He questioned the transparency of the government’s economic decision-making and demanded greater accountability.

Özel critisized the governments handling of the nations debt, and the affects that is having on the Turkish people. He also critisized what he called the governments, and Mr. Simseks lack of transparency with the nations financial data.

Political Messages and Calls for Change

Beyond the economic critiques, Özel’s speech carried strong political messages. He called for unity among opposition forces and urged citizens to demand change. He positioned the CHP as the alternative to the current government, promising to implement policies that prioritize social justice and economic equality.

Özel also addressed the recent provocation, emphasizing that such acts of violence would not deter his party from pursuing its political goals. He reiterated his commitment to democratic principles and peaceful political discourse.

In summary, Özgür Özel’s group meeting address was a powerful statement that combined economic critiques with political messaging. He placed a significant emphasis on the nation’s economic hardships, particularly those affecting the working class, and scrutinized the role of Mehmet Şimşek in shaping the government’s economic policies. Özel’s speech aimed to galvanize opposition and position the CHP as a viable alternative to the current government.

WHAT DID OZEL SAY ABOUT SIMSEK? “MEHMET ŞİMŞEK WANTS TO RESIGN”

What’s today’s inflation? 38%. Not an inch of progress has been made. Simsek went and collected money from all over the world. He both took money and received orders, as happened from America last week. He went to England, found money from there. Then he came and, out of fear of Ekrem İmamoğlu, burned and squandered 55 billion dollars from that day to this. When asked, he said, ‘We saved those reserves for these days.’ Since the day Mehmet Şimşek made that statement, he has been the financial pillar of this coup. Mehmet Şimşek, who in the past marketed himself to the world as a prestigious and democratic person, has been identified as the financier of the coup that tried to send an elected official away and appoint a trustee in his place, and to prevent the candidacy of the mayoral candidate. Now, ‘What they said isn’t working, and so on, I want to resign. I request President Erdogan to accept my resignation.’ He’s going to leave and escape. Once, let his resignation not be a resignation, let him stay here. Because we will settle accounts for this coup attempt at the ballot box.

“WE WILL CHASE YOU WHEREVER YOU GO. I WILL RENT BILLBOARDS”

We will see Mehmet Şimşek’s face that night. But Mr. Mehmet, if you manage to escape, I swear you won’t escape. We will not let you go, I swear. In the country you go to, in the country you go to, whatever job you intend to get, you will open the curtain, and on the billboard, ‘You are the financier of a coup…’ You will walk on the street, I swear I will rent billboards, I will wrap buses, I will make you a disgrace to the world.