Alleged illicit affair scandal in Yozgat Sorgun stirs up the People's Alliance
In Yozgat's Sorgun district, a woman who allegedly had an affair with the MHP mayor shared videos on social media, causing turmoil in the district. The AKP Youth Branch President was also questioned regarding the dissemination of the footage.
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In the Sorgun district of Yozgat, a woman named S.E. published her interactions with MHP Mayor Mustafa Erkut Ekinci on her social media account.
According to a report by Veli Toprak from Sözcü,in the posts that stirred the district, S.E. tagged the Yozgat Governor's Office as well as MHP and AKP deputies. In the videos, S.E. claimed that Mayor Ekinci had promised to marry her but kept stalling on the matter, and she asked Ekinci "when they would get married." It is alleged that Ekinci, who is married and a father of two, responded to S.E. with profanity.
CRISIS WITHIN THE ALLIANCE
Four separate videos published on Instagram have also sparked controversy among the People's Alliance partners in the city. MHP Mayor Ekinci held AKP Youth Branch President Enes Şahinresponsible for the spread of the footage. Şahin was taken into custody, gave his statement, and was subsequently released.
ACCESS BAN ON VIDEO
An access ban was issued for the videos in question following a complaint. Mayor Ekinci stated, “I do not want news reports on this matter; the judiciary is doing what is necessary.” Regarding the issue, a party member said, “Last month, the two had a fight at a vineyard house. The mayor was injured but claimed he cut himself with a knife while grilling. The matter is in both hospital and judicial records.” made the statement.
MHP REMOVES HIM FROM THE LIST
Following the scandal, MHP Deputy Chairman Sadir Durmazannounced that Ekinci had been removed from the list of mayors due to behavior incompatible with party principles. Mustafa Erkut Ekinci, for his part, stated that he resigned to avoid harming his party and would continue his duties as an independent.