CHP to protest Akın Gürlek, appointed as Minister of Justice

Akın Gürlek, who was brought to the position of Minister of Justice while serving as the Chief Public Prosecutor of Istanbul, will officially begin his duties today by taking an oath at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey. Political activity is high in Parliament ahead of Gürlek's swearing-in ceremony.

OPERATIONS IN ISTANBUL BEGAN DURING THE GÜRLEK ERA

Following the appointment of Akın Gürlek, who was named Chief Public Prosecutor of Istanbul in October 2024 after serving as Deputy Minister of Justice, numerous operations were conducted against CHP-run municipalities in Istanbul. These processes, initiated during Gürlek's tenure as chief prosecutor, sparked widespread public reaction.

ESENYURT OPERATION WAS THE FIRST STEP

The operation conducted against the Esenyurt Municipality in his first month in office was the first notable step of the Gürlek era. Subsequently, investigations and judicial proceedings against various other CHP municipalities continued.

İMAMOĞLU FILES CREATED CONTROVERSY

The most discussed investigations and cases conducted during Akın Gürlek's time as chief prosecutor were those targeting CHP presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu. These processes remained at the center of political debates.

APPOINTED TO REPLACE YILMAZ TUNÇ

Akın Gürlek, who was frequently the subject of criticism by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and party officials, was appointed as Minister of Justice to replace Yılmaz Tunç via a decree published in the Official Gazette last night.

CHP PREPARING FOR PROTEST AT THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

It has been learned that the CHP, whose municipalities have been targeted by operations and which faces ongoing legal cases, is preparing to stage a protest during the swearing-in ceremony to be held at the TBMM General Assembly today. It is reported that the party leadership has called available CHP deputies to Parliament, and that protests are expected upon Gürlek's entry into the General Assembly, along with objections raised during the oath-taking.

News Source: 12punto