Erdoğan Visits Hometown Güneysu, Stresses Unity Before Elections
President Erdoğan addressed supporters in his birthplace, emphasizing unity and confidence in upcoming elections while previewing major project openings.
KEY POINTS
- Erdoğan visited Güneysu, Rize, his birthplace, on September 10, 2026
- Arrived via Rize-Artvin Airport and helicopter to Güneysu District Stadium
- Delivered speech emphasizing unity, togetherness, and election confidence
- Governor Baydaş reported favorable tea harvest season conditions
- Expected to attend Friday prayers and 10 billion TL project openings on September 11
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan arrived in Güneysu, Rize, his birthplace, on September 10 for a series of engagements. He landed at Rize-Artvin Airport and traveled by helicopter to Güneysu District Stadium before taking a presidential bus to the town center.
Accompanied by his wife Emine Erdoğan, the president greeted citizens gathered at Güneysu Central Mosque. In his address, Erdoğan emphasized unity and togetherness, expressing confidence that upcoming elections would be successfully navigated.
“Bu birlik ve beraberlik içerisinde önümüze yaklaşan seçimleri başarıyla inşallah atlatacağımıza olan inancımı da yeniliyorum.”
Erdoğan cited Governor İhsan Selim Baydaş's observation that the current tea harvest season is progressing well. He wished citizens a blessed evening and prayed for continued prosperity in the tea fields.
Following the speech, Erdoğan returned to his residence amid enthusiastic crowds. He is expected to attend Friday prayers at Güneysu Central Mosque on September 11, followed by a mass opening ceremony at the Rize Governorship for projects valued at approximately 10 billion Turkish lira.
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