Soylu: The necessary action should be taken against Özel for the clear violation of the Constitution.

28.08.2025 21:52

The words of CHP leader Özgür Özel directed at Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek during a rally in Beyoğlu infuriated former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu. Breaking his long silence, Soylu stated, "If Article 138 of the Constitution is still valid, it is everyone's responsibility to comply with the Constitution. No one should be given privileges; necessary actions should be taken against Özel for the clear violation of the Constitution."

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CHP Chairman Özgür Özel harshly criticized Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek during his party's rally in Beyoğlu, Istanbul, last night, shaking his finger at him.

ÖZEL: IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR A THIEF, BRING IT ON

Özel said, "Mr. Akın Gürlek, the municipality is audited by the Court of Accounts. The inspector sent by the Ministry of Interior conducts the audit. If a crime is found, it is reported to the prosecutor's office, and the prosecutor takes action. I say to Akın Gürlek, who tries to invent crimes by reviewing all the files that have been audited in the past one by one, the documents of what the previous AK Party municipality did are with the police, and with the prosecutor's office. If you're looking for a thief, bring it on. Tomorrow, go knock on the door of the previous municipality of Beyoğlu and let's see. If you say you are a person of law, if you say you are after corruption, if you say I have integrity, I treat everyone equally, then let's see you go to the AK Party municipalities where Aziz İhsan Aktaş worked," he stated.

INVESTIGATION INITIATED

The Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has initiated an investigation against Özel due to his remarks directed at Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor Akın Gürlek, while a strong reaction also came from former Interior Minister and AK Party Istanbul MP Süleyman Soylu.

Soylu made a statement under the title "The Constitution is Clearly Violated" from his X account, sharing Article 138 of the Constitution and making a notable call. Soylu used the following expressions; "According to Article 138 of our Constitution; no organ, legislative assembly, authority, position, or person can give orders, instructions, or recommendations regarding an ongoing case; cannot make suggestions or statements... Nevertheless, the leader of the second party in the Parliament and the group leader is trying to put pressure on the judiciary by openly threatening the Istanbul Chief Prosecutor and the courts regarding an ongoing case.

Article 138 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey is clear:

• No organ, authority, agency, or person can give orders and instructions to the courts and judges in the exercise of judicial authority; cannot send circulars; cannot make recommendations or suggestions.
• No questions can be asked, discussions can be held, or any statements can be made in the Legislative Assembly regarding the exercise of judicial authority concerning an ongoing case.
• Legislative and executive bodies and the administration must comply with court decisions; these bodies and the administration cannot change court decisions in any way and cannot delay their implementation.

It should not be forgotten that political parties are bound by the constitutional order in terms of their establishment, operation, and administration, and bear legal responsibility. This also applies to political party groups... If Article 138 of the Constitution is still valid, it is everyone's duty and responsibility to comply with the Constitution. No one should be given privileges; necessary actions should be taken due to the clear violation of the Constitution…"