KDP’s “They Cannot” slogan gains traction on social media amid election campaigns
The slogan, popularized by KDP Vice President Masrour Barzani, emerged as a direct response to the statements of other political parties throughout the election campaign.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – The slogan “They Cannot” ("natwanin" in Kurdish) has become a trending phrase on social media, widely used by supporters of the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) in response to the messages of competing political parties during the campaign for the sixth session of the Kurdistan Region’s parliamentary elections.
The slogan, popularized by KDP Vice President Masrour Barzani, emerged as a direct response to the statements of other political parties throughout the election campaign.
While the KDP’s campaign focuses on positive themes like “Peace and Prosperity, Unity and Resilience,” “They Cannot” has become the KDP’s reply to what it considers negative and destructive messages from its rivals.
KDP supporters and members have actively used the phrase “They Cannot” on social networks to counter the rhetoric of opposing parties, which have employed slogans such as “We will destroy it,” “We will stop it,” “It is enough,” and “We will end it.”
These slogans have been central to several events and rallies organized by rival parties to promote a populist narrative. The KDP, however, counters these statements with its own message of resilience, using “They Cannot” to dismiss the opposition’s claims.
The KDP’s campaign message of “Peace and Prosperity, Unity and Resilience” reflects its aim to continue the path of growth, rebuild trust, and strengthen social stability among the people of the Kurdistan Region.
The Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC) announced that the official campaign period for the sixth session of the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) parliamentary elections commenced on September 25 and will run until October 15.
The general vote is scheduled for October 20, while the special voting for the Peshmerga and other security forces will take place on October 18.
In this election, 136 lists and 1,191 candidates—including party-affiliated, independent, and quota candidates—are competing for 100 seats in the Kurdistan Region’s Parliament.