Ömer İzgi (born 1 January 1940) is a Turkish lawyer and former politician. He served as Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey between 2000 and 2002 and was a Member of Parliament for Konya from 1999 to 2002 representing the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP).
Overview
Trained and professionally active as a lawyer before entering national politics, İzgi is best known for his parliamentary role at the turn of the 21st century. His tenure in the legislature coincided with a politically active and economically challenging period in modern Turkish history.
Political career and offices
İzgi was elected to the Grand National Assembly as a deputy for the Konya electoral district in the 1999 general election. During the 1999–2002 parliamentary term he rose to the position of Speaker, the presiding officer of the legislature. His service as Speaker placed him at the center of legislative procedure and parliamentary administration.
Role and responsibilities as Speaker
The Speaker of the Grand National Assembly presides over plenary sessions, enforces rules of procedure, represents the assembly in official functions, and directs legislative business. As Speaker, İzgi chaired debates, guided voting procedures and helped manage relations between parliamentary groups. The office is a key component of Turkey's legislative branch and its internal governance (Grand National Assembly).
Context and significance
İzgi's parliamentary service was tied to the Nationalist Movement Party, a political organization in Turkey known for its Turkish nationalist stance. He represented Konya, a major province in central Anatolia with political importance in national elections and conservative traditions. His period in office ended with the conclusion of the 1999–2002 term; after 2002 he no longer served as an MP.
Legacy and further information
Biographical and contemporary records note İzgi's dual identity as a lawyer and parliamentarian. For readers seeking institutional context about the state and legislature where he served, see resources on the Turkish parliamentary system and the modern history of Turkey. Public information about his activities after 2002 is limited in general references.
- Born: 1 January 1940
- Profession: Lawyer, politician
- MP for Konya: 1999–2002
- Speaker of the Grand National Assembly: 2000–2002
- Party: Nationalist Movement Party (MHP)