Recep Tayyip Erdoğan established the party on August 14, 2001.
As of April 2026, it remains one of the world's largest political parties with over 11.5 million members . Current Political Status (April 2026) Illa Ak Parti .
The AK Party remains the dominant force in Turkish politics, holding in the Grand National Assembly of Türkiye (GNAT) , ahead of the opposition CHP. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan established the party on August
In recent briefings (April 2026), party spokespeople like Ömer Çelik and the Presidential High Advisory Council have focused on regional stability following international tensions, including strikes involving Israel and Iran. Organizational Structure Justice and Development (AK) Party's Spokesman Omer Celik 2001. As of April 2026