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Former lawmaker of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) Samil Tayyar, made striking remarks during a live broadcast on TGRT following the PKK terrorist organization’s announcement that it would lay down arms.
Sharing insights from sources close to the AK Party, Tayyar suggested that if the process proves successful, the pro-Kurdish DEM Party could potentially become the fourth component of the ruling People’s Alliance.
Tayyar emphasized that the political landscape in Türkiye could be reshaped entirely in the event of a successful resolution. “If process is achieved and the PKK terrorist organization fully dissolves, including its Syrian wing YPG, Türkiye could witness a political transformation over the next two years,” he said, noting that “political paradigms would be completely overturned in such a climate of peace.”
Tayyar claimed that in the case of a successful peace initiative, the DEM Party would transition away from Kandil's influence and instead align with Abdullah Ocalan, the imprisoned leader of the PKK terrorist organization. While Ocalan would not be involved in official politics, Tayyar asserted that he would shape the DEM Party’s strategy and leadership.
He also predicted a rupture between the DEM Party and Türkiye’s broader left-wing political movement. “The strongest objections to the process within DEM have traditionally come from the Turkish left. As the process evolves, many in that camp now acknowledge that remaining aligned with DEM might hinder their opposition strategies,” he said.
Tayyar suggested that Türkiye’s Workers’ Party (TIP) may lead the formation of a new leftist alliance.
“There are ongoing conversations about forming a new left-wing bloc under TIP’s leadership. If DEM parts ways with the Turkish left, it could emerge as a distinct political entity—fully influenced by Ocalan,” he noted.
He further speculated that a successful process could grant the DEM Party a new political role. “In that scenario, DEM’s position could shift significantly. It’s possible they could join the People’s Alliance,” Tayyar said, referring to the current ruling coalition composed of the AK Party and the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
Tayyar also dismissed speculation that the process might be used as a pretext to extend President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s term in office. “I can say with complete sincerity that at no point in the process has there been any discussion of amending the constitution or calling early elections related to President Erdogan’s term. That topic has never been on the table,” he emphasized.
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