Erzincan Governor Hamza Aydoğdu, in his message published on the 10th anniversary of July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day, stated that July 15 was a historical turning point when the nation claimed its will.
In his message, Aydoğdu stated that July 15 was a historical turning point when the nation declared to the whole world that it would not accept any illegitimate power over its own will.
Emphasizing that FETO's treacherous coup attempt was prevented by the determined stance of the nation who came to the squares upon the call of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Aydoğdu stated that millions of people engraved the inviolability of the national will in history as an indelible seal.
Noting that the spirit of July 15 has turned into a deep-rooted consciousness in the social memory in the intervening 10 years, Aydoğdu stated that this consciousness serves as a strong bridge to the future of Türkiye.
Stating that the nation stood up for democracy, independence and national will by saying "Our Will, Our Victory" in that dark night, Aydoğdu emphasized that this determination is the greatest guarantee of state-nation unity.
In his message, Aydoğdu pointed out that one should always be vigilant against threats to democracy and stated that it is a common responsibility to protect common values and pass them on to future generations.
At the end of his message, Governor Aydoğdu wished God's mercy to the martyrs of July 15, wished a healthy and peaceful life to the veterans, and thanked the people of Erzincan and the Turkish nation for protecting the future of the country. - ERZİNCAN