Minister of Culture and Tourism Nuri Ersoy 'submitted his resignation': How did Erdoğan respond? Major cabinet reshuffle
It is claimed that Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy, who allegedly submitted his resignation verbally following the Kartalkaya fire, has been kept in his post by Erdoğan for the time being. In AKP circles, it is stated that 7 ministers will be dismissed before the upcoming congress.
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Nefes columnist Nuray Babacan claimed that following the controversies after the fire disaster in Bolu Kartalkaya, Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy verbally expressed his resignation, but that President and AKP Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan rejected it and plans to carry out the change next month. Babacan wrote that 7 ministers will be dismissed before the congress that the AKP plans to hold on February 23, and that the status of one minister is still uncertain.
In her article titled "The cabinet's semester report card!", Nuray Babacan noted the following:
"It is claimed that Minister Mehmet Nuri Ersoy verbally expressed his resignation, and that President Tayyip Erdoğan will implement this along with the change he plans for next month.
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In the 'betting pool' of ministers to be dismissed within AKP circles, the Minister of Culture and Tourism has taken the top spot. This name, which seemed like a 'very low probability' a month ago, is now at the top of the list.
In light of these developments, we have gathered the inside information regarding the ministers to be replaced in the cabinet here;
Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy: Minister Ersoy was one of the few names in the previous cabinet who told the President that he wanted to leave his post. Ersoy, who said goodbye to all his colleagues by saying he 'would no longer take on a role,' remained in his position at Erdoğan's request. Erdoğan's interest has always created a privilege for him. Before the Kartalkaya disaster, the privileges created regarding the minister's tourism company and hotels caused great discomfort within the party as well. It is thought that he will be dismissed due to the events that have occurred one after another.
Minister of Labor and Social Security Vedat Işıkhan: Whenever a cabinet change is discussed, his name is among the first to come to mind. It is known that the minister, who is at the center of debates regarding retirees and low-income earners, is not the sole decision-maker on this issue. It is claimed that he will be replaced because he does not work in harmony with both the economic management and the relevant ministries.
Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak: Since the day the minister took office, there have been opinions within his party regarding his 'capacity and inadequacy.' He is heavily criticized for his problematic relations with the sports community and his failure to provide the expected change and restructuring.
Minister of Agriculture and Forestry İbrahim Yumaklı: He is criticized within the party for issues such as not showing the necessary attention to the demands of deputies regarding agriculture and livestock. It is claimed that the minister, who is known to the public for publishing a list of dangerous foods and products, may be dismissed due to intra-party calculations and producer complaints.
Minister of Trade Ömer Bolat: He is among the first names mentioned among those to be dismissed. Bolat, whom the President wanted to bring to this position in the previous cabinet change but who did not want it due to family reasons, had taken on the task in the last cabinet. However, it is claimed that Bolat has not delivered what was expected and has not contributed to the solution of problems in this area.
Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alpaslan Bayraktar: There is confusion regarding the energy minister. There are those who claim he will be dismissed and those who say the opposite. Bayraktar is the only remaining protégé of son-in-law Berat Albayrak. With the increase in claims that Bayraktar will be dismissed, it was noted that he frequently appeared in the pro-government media and gave interviews.
There is a similar situation regarding Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu. It is claimed that the President does not find him sufficient regarding infrastructure investments. However, there are not a few who claim that he will remain in office.
One of the most important names causing confusion is Minister of Interior Ali Yerlikaya. There are those who want Yerlikaya to be dismissed. Yerlikaya, who acts independently without being a man of any group in the party, is known as the counterpart to Süleyman Soylu. His appointments are evaluated from this perspective. The internal conflicts of the police bureaucracy are challenging the minister."