Message from Resul Emrah Şahan from prison: Call for inclusive politics
Imprisoned Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan issued a call for inclusive politics in a message sent from prison, touching upon many issues ranging from the economic crisis to the peace process.
Imprisoned Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan touched upon prominent agenda items in Turkey such as the economic crisis, the fund investigation, trustee practices, and the peace process in a message written from prison, calling for a politics that everyone can fit into.
Message from Prison
Imprisoned Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan shared his message published from prison via his social media account.
Corruption and Fund Investigation
Addressing the recently gündeme gelen fund investigation, Şahan argued that handling these events solely through the responsibility of a few individuals would not be sufficient.
Stating that politics remains right in the middle of this situation, Şahan expressed that the real questions regarding how the system was established are not being asked.
Economic Crisis and Despair
Drawing attention to the economic pressures on society, Şahan emphasized the despair experienced by different generations by recalling the suicide of retired police officer Ali Şekeroğlu and the young person who lost their life in Şişli.
Evaluation of the Peace Process
Evaluating the resolution process and peace discussions as a critical threshold for Turkey, Şahan stated that the discourse of peace must not be turned into a political management tool.
Call for Inclusive Politics
Criticizing social media restrictions and interventions against local administrations, Şahan called at the end of his message for overcoming the current political boundaries and establishing a more inclusive democratic order.