The photographer's gesture towards Özlem Çerçioğlu received a strong backlash.

26.01.2026 10:40

During President Erdoğan's mass opening ceremony in Aydın, a photographer pushing Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu while trying to take a photo has led to harsh criticism on social media.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the collective opening ceremony of the "Host Turkey" 6,973 Lottery Draw, 1,482 Housing Key Delivery, City Hospital, and other completed investments held in front of Aydın Metropolitan Municipality.

PHOTOGRAPHER PUSHED ÇERÇİOĞLU

During the ceremony, Aydın Metropolitan Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu brought young athletes together with President Erdoğan. A photographer who wanted to capture the moments of Erdoğan shaking hands with the athletes caught attention when he pushed Çerçioğlu at that moment.

REACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

The incident quickly became a trending topic on social media, with many users reacting to the footage. In the posts, it was stated that this behavior towards an elected mayor is unacceptable, and comments were made saying, "A great shame towards the elected mayor."

The photographer's gesture towards Özlem Çerçioğlu received a strong backlash.

During President Erdoğan's mass opening ceremony in Aydın, a photographer pushing Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu while trying to take a photo has led to harsh criticism on social media.

PHOTOGRAPHER PUSHED ÇERÇİOĞLU

REACTION ON SOCIAL MEDIA

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