Ak Parti Menderes Mayor Candidate Candidate Ercan Onaral published a message on 10 November, the 85th anniversary of the passing of the Great Leader Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Onaral said in his message;

“10 November Atatürk’s Remembrance Day” has a great importance in Turkey. On this special day, which is commemorated as the anniversary of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s passing into eternity, we commemorate with respect, gratitude and mercy. The great leader continues to live in the hearts of the Turkish nation with endless love and respect. Turkey, shaped by Atatürk’s principles and revolutions, is determined to keep his legacy alive. We commemorate Gazi Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of our Republic, with longing, and we look forward to a brighter tomorrow in his footsteps, in unity and solidarity.”