Another controversial move by AKP's Eray Karadeniz, elected acting mayor in Gaziosmanpaşa

Following the arrest of CHP's Gaziosmanpaşa Mayor Hakan Bahçetepe, AKP's Eray Karadeniz was elected acting mayor with 21 votes, with the support of the MHP. After assuming this role, Karadeniz met with the public, visited local shopkeepers, and shared messages of thanks on social media.

Karadeniz changed his title from 'acting mayor' to 'mayor' on the municipality's website.

This situation sparked criticism of "interference with the will of the voters." It is known that Karadeniz previously served as the AKP Gaziosmanpaşa Youth Branch President and was hired by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB), but was later dismissed. He also lost the reinstatement lawsuit he filed against ISPARK.

AKP WILL NOT FIELD A CANDIDATE IN MANISA

In Manisa, the AKP has decided not to field a candidate in the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council presidential election, which will be held due to the death of Ferdi Zeyrek. AKP Manisa Provincial Chairman Süleyman Turgut stated that they are deeply saddened by Zeyrek's death and extended his condolences to his family and loved ones.

The Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council consists of 62 members from the CHP, 14 from the AKP, 12 from the MHP, and 1 from the YRP.

News Source: 12punto