Akın Gürlek spoke on live television: He did not answer that question
Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek avoided answering a question about the oath-taking dispute in Parliament during a live broadcast. Gürlek also made significant statements regarding investigations in Istanbul.
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Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek appeared on a program hosted by Murat Kelkitlioğlu on TV100. Making important statements about the agenda during the live broadcast, Gürlek provided information specifically regarding investigations in Istanbul, while avoiding answering a question asked about the "oath-taking dispute" in Parliament.
During the program, Minister Gürlek, who also made assessments regarding the investigations he conducted during his time as Chief Public Prosecutor, stated that drug and money laundering investigations would continue with the same determination. He used the expressions, "The existing processes in drug and money laundering investigations will continue exactly as they are. The investigations are continuing meticulously and with determination. There will be no disruption in the investigations." Gürlek underlined that despite having just started his new role, there would be no changes regarding the investigations in Istanbul.
THE "OATH-TAKING DISPUTE" QUESTION REMAINED UNANSWERED
Minister Gürlek chose not to answer the question directed at him regarding the disputes that occurred during the oath-taking ceremony at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM). To the question, "Will you have an assessment regarding what happened during the oath-taking ceremony at the TBMM?", Gürlek brushed the topic aside by saying, "I do not want to answer these topics." This silence was interpreted as Minister Gürlek not feeling the need to make any statement on the matter.
While Akın Gürlek remained silent on the oath-taking ceremony, he provided reassurance to viewers with the information he gave about important investigations in Istanbul and general investigation processes. His statements that there would be no disruption in the investigations were met with great appreciation by the public. According to Gürlek's statements, critical investigations in Istanbul will continue with determination in the new term at the Ministry of Justice.