Yes, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is a problem of survival...
Because although he served at the highest levels of the state for years, he was not associated with corruption, bribery and personal wealth. Given the vested interests that surround politics today, this is a real problem for some circles.
Yes, it is a question of survival...
Because during his presidency, he occasionally carried out disciplinary processes against names against whom serious allegations had emerged, and argued that politics should be cleaned up. He said that politics should be a service to the people, not a rent-seeker's market.
Yes, it is a question of survival...
Because at every opportunity, he brought the economic problems of pensioners, workers, civil servants and low-income people to the agenda; he criticized the government on the issues of hunger, poverty and income injustice.
Yes, it is a question of survival...
Because he questioned how public resources were being used and argued for accountability for large public tenders and economic policies. “This nation's money must be held accountable,” he said.
Today, some of those who are uncomfortable with the possibility of him becoming influential in politics again are perhaps uncomfortable precisely for this reason. Because there is always a struggle between the politician who asks for accountability and the politician who gives account.
You like or criticize Kılıçdaroğlu. You find his policies right or wrong. However, there is one fact: despite the many allegations against him in politics over the years, he has never been accused of personal enrichment, dubious wealth or benefiting from public resources.
Turkey needs accountability, not blind loyalty to individuals. No matter who they are, no matter what office they hold, everyone who uses public power must be audited on behalf of the nation.
If someone is uncomfortable with this scrutiny, this questioning and this culture of accountability, one must also question where the real problem of survival lies.