A cold shower for Özgür Özel in Akın Gürlek's hometown.

A cold shower for Özgür Özel in Akın Gürlek's hometown.

11.04.2026 17:20

A banner that caught attention was hung directly opposite CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, who was addressing a crowd from a bus in Nevşehir, the hometown of Justice Minister Akın Gürlek. The banner, hung on the wall of an apartment building, read: "Özgür, this is Nevşehir. You are the shameless ones of Silivri, the brothels of Uşak, and we are known for our brave Akıns, the lions of the President Gürlek."

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, who addressed the public in Nevşehir, encountered a striking protest in the hometown of Justice Minister Akın Gürlek.

STRIKING BANNER IN NEVŞEHİR

On the giant banner hung on a building directly opposite the bus where Özel was speaking, support was shown for Minister Gürlek while harsh statements were directed at the CHP leader.

Özgür Özel

"THIS IS NEVŞEHİR, ÖZGÜR"

The banner in question included the phrases, "This is Nevşehir, Özgür. You are the shameless ones of Silivri, the brothels of Uşak; we are known for our brave Akıns and the lions of Reis Gürlek." At the rally, this banner became a symbol of political tension and resonated widely on social media.

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