Zafer Party Leader Prof. Dr. Ümit Özdağ Warns of Multidimensional Crisis Involving Territorial Integrity, Demographics, Economy, and Social Fabric.
Prof. Dr. Ümit Özdağ, the Chairman of the Zafer Party, in his latest political assessment, has claimed that the Republic of Türkiye is undergoing a process of "slow-motion collapse." According to Özdağ, the country is facing one of the greatest threats in its history, and the most dangerous aspect of this process is the apparent consensus between the ruling party and the opposition on many critical issues.
At the heart of Özdağ's criticism lies the so-called "Framework Law" which he alleges grants amnesty to the PKK terrorist organization, and the subsequent constitutional amendment debates. He argues that these arrangements aim to dismantle the national, unitary, and secular state founded by Atatürk. In its place, he contends, there is an attempt to establish a new, multi-national state model composed of autonomous regions, paving the way for fragmentation. In this context, he criticizes the laws passed by the Turkish Grand National Assembly, emphasizing that this process is being carried out "through the Gazi Parliament."
The party leader does not limit his definition of "slow-motion collapse" solely to political regulations. He expands his criticism by highlighting the multidimensional crises facing the country. Foremost among these is the "demographic threat" posed by a foreign-born population exceeding 13 million. Additionally, he draws attention to the deepening economic depression, widespread addiction issues affecting 6 million people (including 4 million drug addicts and 2 million addicted to virtual gambling), and the alarming rate of femicide, where an average of 1.5 women are murdered daily, illustrating the extent of social decay.
Özdağ directs particularly harsh criticism at the economic management, alleging that the government does not hesitate to sell public assets to finance election economics. He cites the sale (privatization) of bridges and highways for 30-year periods through presidential decrees as an example, claiming this practice is essentially an effort to generate funds for the ruling administration.
In the face of all these developments, Ümit Özdağ emphasizes that a solution is only possible through the will of the Turkish nation. He asserts that the Zafer Party, with its understanding of Turkish nationalism in line with Atatürk's principles, represents the sole political will capable of rescuing the country from this multidimensional collapse. He states that they will offer comprehensive solutions in every area, from border security and the justice system to economic prosperity and social peace.