The name of the party formed by Meral Akşener, a prominent former deputy of the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP), has been determined as “İyi Parti” (Good Party).
The motto of the party is “Turkey Will Be Good.”
Akşener submitted an official application to the Interior Ministry for the foundation of the party.
A split in the MHP during the April 16 constitutional referendum on shifting to an executive presidential system sped up the foundation of the new party, after MHP head Devlet Bahçeli supported the changes pushed by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
Despite splits in the MHP, the party’s official backing helped the “yes” campaign secure a narrow win in the referendum. Akşener and her followers campaigned for a “no” vote and have accused Bahçeli of standing too close to the government.