BURSA/DENİZLİ – The Victory Party (Zafer Partisi) has escalated its nationwide calls for justice for its Chairman, Prof. Dr. Ümit Özdağ, who has been in custody for 141 days. In simultaneous press conferences held in front of courthouses in Bursa and Denizli, the party emphasized that Özdağ's detention is "unlawful" and "contrary to human rights," demanding his immediate release and acquittal. The party urged all citizens to uphold the rule of law.

141 Days of Unlawfulness: Mobilization for Ümit Özdağ

The Victory Party continues its fight against Chairman Ümit Özdağ's 141-day detention. A press statement, made on behalf of Deputy Chairman Prof. Dr. Ali Şehirlioğlu by the Bursa Provincial Directorate, stated that Özdağ's situation is unlawful and goes against international human rights standards. These statements, made ahead of tomorrow's hearing in Silivri, reinforced the party's and its supporters' belief in justice and their determination.

A Rising Voice for Justice at Courthouses: Calls from Bursa and Denizli

During the press conference read by party lawyers in front of the Bursa Courthouse, it was reiterated that Turkey is a state of law and that justice must be applied equally and fairly to all citizens. A similar statement was made by the Victory Party's Denizli Provincial Directorate in front of the Denizli Palace of Justice. Both statements asserted that Özdağ's detention is viewed as a "hostage-taking" not only of him but also of the Turkish Nation.

Call to Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç and Judicial Members to Uphold the Law

The statements called upon Justice Minister Yılmaz Tunç, as well as all judges, prosecutors, and political parties, to uphold the rule of law. It was claimed that the difficult process facing the Turkish Nation might be linked to international circumstances, and it was emphasized that the case must be conducted transparently and fairly.

Call to Patriots for Tomorrow's Silivri Hearing: "Today is the Day to Unite!"

The Victory Party stated that tomorrow's hearing in Silivri is critically important for Ümit Özdağ's freedom. The statement invited "patriots" to Silivri to demonstrate their faith in law and justice. The press conferences concluded with the words "Today is the day to unite," stressing that the Victory Party will continue its path resolutely under Ümit Özdağ's leadership and that this struggle will be maintained until the end.