Manisa bids farewell to its mayor: Condolence visits for Ferdi Zeyrek continue

On the second day of the condolences held at the Fatih Exhibition Hall for Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek, who passed away 3 days after being critically injured by an electric shock at his home, thousands of Manisa residents from all walks of life continue to convey their condolences to his family.

While Manisa residents expressed their sorrow by saying, "We found him late, we lost him too soon," Ferdi Zeyrek's mother Gülten Zeyrek, who is receiving hospital treatment for heart disease, along with his uncle, sister, and wife Nurcan Zeyrek, are accepting condolences alongside CHP Chairman Özgür Özel.

95-year-old former Manisa deputy Faruk Saydam, who arrived at the condolence site with his cane, offered his condolences to Nurcan Zeyrek and told Özgür Özel, "Teach this friendship, brotherhood, and loyalty to the people to all of Turkey; thank you."

For the citizens who came to offer their condolences, a meal and traditional 'lokma' charity were provided in Republic Square in memory of Ferdi Zeyrek.

Citizens attending the condolences conveyed their support to the Zeyrek family and offered prayers for the late Mayor Zeyrek.

The condolence visits, attended by thousands in Manisa, once again highlighted how beloved the late mayor was among the public, with the third and final day of condolences set to take place on Thursday, June 12.