Ankaragucu reacted to Özgür Özel's statements, stating that the club's name is being used in political discussions. MKE Ankaragücü Spor Kulübü made a statement in response to Özgür Özel's words. The statement said, 'Today, we were shocked and saddened to see that our club's name, our fans, and the Ankaragücü community were being used in political discussions.' Ankaragücü emphasized that it is a club with a 116-year history and has always maintained a neutral stance. The club's name cannot be used as a tool for political calculations. Ankaragücü gets its strength not from politics, but from its fans, history, and Ankara. The club's name, the will of our fans, and the great Ankaragücü community cannot be used for any political purpose or party change. No one in the Ankaragücü community has the authority to speak on behalf of the club or make it a part of political discussions. Any statement or implication that does so is against the club's core values. We clearly state that Ankaragücü is a club of sports, not politics; of unity, not division. CHP leader Özgür Özel made a statement in his party's parliamentary group meeting, saying, 'Are there any Ankaragüçlüler here? Now, this Ankaragücü has three fan groups called Gecekondu, Sol Açık, and Bekar Evi Çocukları. The leaders and prominent members of these groups are here. The leader of the group says to the tribune leader, 'I will join the AK Party group on Wednesday. Stand with us, Ankaragücü. We will meet all your needs.' The tribune leader says, 'I will buy you an apartment.' Come and do the interview, give the latest news. Ask the Ankaragücü tribune leaders. He knows he won't be able to take even a matchbox from the CHP on Wednesday.' Ankaragücü strongly reacted to Özgür Özel's statements and emphasized that the club's name cannot be used for political calculations.