19.12.2025 13:50
The incident involving journalist Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested in a drug investigation, has been brought to the Parliament. Leyla Şahin Usta from the AK Party reacted strongly to the words of Ali Mahir Başarır from the CHP, who said, "There have never been journalists who use cocaine in our history," stating, "Anyone caught using illegal substances is being prosecuted and held in custody. Your party leader has also appeared on that person's program. Look at yourself."
The incident involving Habertürk TV General Manager Mehmet Akif Ersoy, who was arrested in a drug investigation and suspended from his position, continues to be a topic of discussion. The issue has also been brought to the agenda of the Parliament. AK Party Group Deputy Chair Leyla Şahin Usta reacted strongly to the words of CHP Group Deputy Chair Ali Mahir Başarır, who said, "Journalists who board the President's plane, then get off, and use cocaine have never existed in our history."
"YOUR PARTY'S CHAIRMAN HAS ALSO APPEARED ON THAT PERSON'S PROGRAM"
Usta stated, "Anyone who uses illegal substances has been caught and is currently being prosecuted. As you can see, they have been arrested and are being tried. Your party's chairman has also appeared on that person's program. Today's agenda in the general assembly is not to discuss individuals who are being tried in court. We trust our courts. Mr. Mahir cannot make such claims about our group at all. Look at yourself," she said.
"IF CHP CRITICIZES A TOPIC, IT HAS LONG BEEN RECORDED IN ITS OWN RECORD"
Later, Usta shared these moments on her social media account, using the following expressions:
"If CHP is passionately criticizing a topic, know that the issue has long been recorded in its own record. Because for this party, criticism is not a matter of principle; it is a reflex to hide complicity in crime. We have a clear question for CHP, which tries to associate an individual currently undergoing legal proceedings with our party: What explanation will they provide to the public regarding the dates of the programs conducted with the same individual by their own chairman?
The mentality of CHP is exactly this: First, they do it themselves, then they accuse others. Then they resort to manipulations, distortions, and noisy politics to cover up the truth."