AKP officials discussed the attack on Özgür Özel during a meeting with journalists in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. The background of the attacker and the incident raises questions.

It was noted that the attacker came with a plan to assault Özgür Özel and has been residing in Beyoğlu. This situation raises suspicions about the motivations behind the attack.

AKP officials emphasized that the attack was politically motivated and viewed it as an assault not only on Özgür Özel but on the entire political institution.

The attacker's past crimes and their impact on the penal system were also discussed. AKP officials stated that the penal system should not be interpreted through isolated incidents.

Following the attack on Özgür Özel, AK Party spokesperson Ömer Çelik condemned the incident, labeling it an assault on democracy.