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While the Liberal Party issued a message of condolence following the death of retired police officer Ali Şekeroğlu—who had been staging a protest in Ankara to seek redress for his grievances—Party Chairman Zübeyir Gülabi drew attention to the problems faced by retirees by sharing Şekeroğlu’s words.
The Liberal Party issued a statement following the death of retired police officer Ali Şekeroğlu, who had been protesting in Ankara to seek his rights. The party drew attention to the economic conditions faced by retirees and called for “justice for everyone, freedom for everyone.”
The Liberal Party released a statement following the death of retired Ali Şekeroğlu, who had been protesting in Ankara while seeking to assert his rights.
The party extended its condolences to Şekeroğlu’s family, relatives and all retirees, saying that the fact that a person can face financial hardship, insecurity and desperation after years of working and upon retirement is a serious social issue that deserves consideration.
The statement emphasized that “without economic freedom, individual freedom also remains incomplete.”
The Liberal Party said that retirees having an income that allows them to live with dignity, being able to make their voices heard while seeking their rights, and being able to look to the future with confidence are not privileges but fundamental civic rights.
The party also stated that “justice is necessary not only in courtrooms but in every area of life.”
Liberal Party Chairman Zübeyir Gülabi also commented on Ali Şekeroğlu, saying that Şekeroğlu had stated: “I became a grandfather, but I could not afford to give my grandchild a gold gift. No one can question our love for our homeland, but we cannot be punished with hunger either.”
Gülabi expressed his condolences for Şekeroğlu and criticized those he said had brought retirees to such circumstances. He added: “Those who allowed the people’s $20 billion to be stolen should be ashamed.”
The Liberal Party concluded its statement with the message: “Justice for everyone, freedom for everyone.”