The behind-the-scenes of Mesut Özarslan's resignation... 'He received a promise that the corruption file would be closed!'
It has been alleged that Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan held secret meetings with the AKP before resigning from the CHP and changed parties after receiving a promise that corruption files against him would be closed. CHP sources claimed that Özarslan made this decision based on an agreement he reached with the AKP.
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The resignation of CHP Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan from his party has caused a major stir in the political arena, while the corruption files against him and his secret meetings with the AKP have also become a central topic of discussion.
According to information obtained by Sözcü from CHP sources, Özarslan decided to join the AKP after receiving a promise that his corruption-related files would be closed.
CHP sources stated that Özarslan has not been answering his phone in recent days, noting that the secret negotiations he has been conducting with the AKP have been ongoing for 2-3 days.
It is alleged that as a result of these meetings, Özarslan agreed to join the AKP after receiving a guarantee that his corruption files would be closed.
It was stated that Özgür Özel met with Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş today regarding this matter. It was reported that Yavaş also possesses the same information.
It is stated that CHP Chairman Özgür Özel had previously met with Özarslan several times, but that Özarslan denied the allegations and claimed that everything was a lie.
CHP sources also confirmed the secret meetings Özarslan held with the AKP regarding his corruption files.
It is alleged that in order to switch to the AKP, Özarslan not only received a promise that his corruption files would be closed but also made various other agreements.