AKP challenges election process in Bayrampaşa

Following the arrest of Bayrampaşa Mayor Hasan Mutlu, CHP candidate İbrahim Kahraman was determined as the acting mayor in the election held at the municipal council. However, the election process sparked controversy. The AKP has challenged the result of the acting mayor election, which was decided by a draw after a tie could not be broken over four rounds.

AKP council members filed a lawsuit to cancel the council's decision, claiming that the principle of impartiality was violated during the election process and that disputed votes affected the outcome. The petition alleges that the election procedures were contrary to procedure and law, and requests a stay of execution.

The statement made by Ali Cengiz Yıldırım, representing the AKP group, on the day of the election, "Do not dare to attempt to usurp our will," was met with a reaction from the CHP group. These words increased the tension in the election process and ignited political debates.

News Source: 12punto