14.05.2025 19:00
During the Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality Council meeting, a dispute arose between two CHP mayors over a parking issue. In the tense atmosphere of the hall, CHP's Tekirdağ Metropolitan Mayor Candan Yüceer had the microphone of CHP's Çerkezköy Mayor Vahap Akay turned off. The argument was captured on camera.
During the Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality Council meeting, the decision not to include the proposal for a parking lot in the Şelaleli Park area in Çerkezköy brought the CHP Mayor of Tekirdağ, Candan Yüceer, and the CHP Mayor of Çerkezköy, Vahap Akay, face to face.
Tekirdağ Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Candan Yüceer MICROPHONE TURNED OFF During the tense moments of the meeting, Vahap Akay took the floor and reacted to the decision not to include the proposed parking lot project under Şelaleli Park in the council agenda. In response, Candan Yüceer stated that he did not find Akay's speaking style appropriate and requested that his microphone be turned off.
DISPUTE CAPTURED ON CAMERA As the presidency board fulfilled this request, Vahap Akay reacted to the microphone being turned off. These moments were also captured by the cameras in the council hall.
Çerkezköy Mayor Vahap Akay SEPARATION IN CHP IN FRONT OF EYES After the discussion, a brief silence occurred in the council, and the meeting continued from where it left off. The argument between the two CHP mayors once again highlighted the differences of opinion in local administrations.