Following the passing of Ferdi Zeyrek, condolences from politicians have been pouring in one after another.

09.06.2025 19:00

On the evening of June 6, Friday, Ferdi Zeyrek, the 48-year-old Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, was hospitalized after suffering a cardiac arrest due to electric shock. He lost his battle for life after three days. Following Zeyrek's passing, condolences poured in from various political figures.

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On the evening of June 6, Friday, 48-year-old Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek, who was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack due to electric shock, passed away today in the hospital where he was receiving treatment.

MESSAGES FROM POLITICIANS

Following Zeyrek's passing, condolences poured in from politicians.

Here are the first shares from politicians:

CHP CHAIRMAN ÖZGÜR ÖZEL

'I don't know how to write such a pain. How can one describe the departure of a brother? We have lost our closest, our best, our most hardworking. I have lost a friend with whom I dreamed together and then realized those dreams together, half of my mind and heart. There is a fire inside me that I don't know how it will extinguish. My heart is burning. May our heads be held high.'

PRESIDENT RECEP TAYYIP ERDOĞAN

"I was deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek due to a tragic accident. I pray for mercy for the late Zeyrek; I extend my condolences to his family, colleagues, the citizens of Manisa, and the entire CHP organization."

MHP CHAIRMAN DEVLET BAHÇELİ

"I have learned with sadness that Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek, the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, has lost his life after a tragic accident at home while receiving treatment in the hospital. I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Republican People's Party community, and I wish them patience. May the late Mayor's place be paradise, and may his soul rest in peace."

MINISTER OF JUSTICE YILMAZ TUNÇ

"I learned with sorrow that Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek passed away in the hospital where he was receiving treatment due to the accident he had. I pray for mercy for the deceased; I wish patience to his family and loved ones. May his place be paradise."

MINISTER OF HEALTH KEMAL MEMİŞOĞLU

"Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek, who had been receiving treatment in the hospital for a while after the accident he experienced, has passed away despite all interventions. We pray for mercy for him; we extend our condolences to his family, loved ones, and supporters."

GOOD PARTY CHAIRMAN MÜSAVAT DERVİŞOĞLU

"I learned with great sadness about the passing of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek, who had been in intensive care for three days following the accident he experienced. I pray for mercy for our dear brother Ferdi, and I wish patience to his grieving family, and I extend my condolences to the entire Republican People's Party community and the people of Manisa, especially to Mr. Özgür Özel. May his soul rest in peace, and may his place be paradise."

AK PARTY SPOKESPERSON ÖMER ÇELİK

"We have lost Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek. We pray for mercy for him. We extend our condolences to his valuable family, loved ones, the CHP community, our political life, and all citizens."

ANKARA METROPOLITAN MAYOR MANSUR YAVAŞ

"I am experiencing the indescribable pain of losing Ferdi Başkan. With what he contributed to Manisa, his commitment to the Republic, and his honesty; he was one of the honorable sons of this country. Our sorrow is great... I wish patience to his family and the people of Manisa. May his soul rest in peace, and may his place be paradise. I am very sorry..."

FUTURE PARTY CHAIRMAN AHMET DAVUTOĞLU

"I learned with great sadness about the passing of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek, who was hospitalized after a tragic accident at home. I pray for mercy for the deceased, and I wish patience and condolences to his grieving family, loved ones, supporters, all the people of Manisa, and the Republican People's Party community."

COMMUNICATION DIRECTOR FAHRETTİN ALTUN

"We learned with deep sorrow that Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Mr. Ferdi Zeyrek passed away due to a tragic accident. I pray for mercy for him; I extend my condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Republican People's Party community.