02.04.2025 09:51
The boycott call initiated by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel against certain brands has resonated widely in the public, while former football player and AK Party MKYK member Mesut Özil made a post opposing this call. Özil's post quickly went viral.
After the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and his transfer to Silivri Prison in the corruption investigation against the IMM, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel had called for a boycott of certain brands.
As the number of brands increased over time, a general call for boycott was made today. Former football player and AK Party MKYK member Mesut Özil also reacted to the developments.
IT BECAME AGENDA
Özgür Özel had called for a boycott against certain brands during the protests held in Saraçhane. This call, which spread with the slogan "Stop consumption on April 2," received significant support on social media in a short time. Many politicians and famous figures, in addition to citizens, announced their participation in the boycott, while the government side reacted harshly to this call.
ÖZIL'S REACTION TO THE BOYCOTT
Former football player Mesut Özil, who preferred the German National Team over the Turkish National Team in the past and ended his football career in 2023, opposed the boycott movement in a post on his social media account. In his post, Özil stated, "Let's not harm our local and national brands under the name of boycott. Let's preserve our social unity! #NotBoycottButNationalHarm." Özil's words were criticized, especially by the opposition.
ALI MAHIR BASARIR'S REFERENCE TO ÖZIL
CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır responded to Özil's post by referencing the period when he played for the German National Team. Başarır quoted Özil's words on his social media account, adding the note, "My local and national brother; which national team did you play for?"
Başarır's post quickly gained significant interaction, while thousands of social media users also made critical comments about Özil.
THE DEBATE IS GROWING
While government supporters are backing Özil's statement, reactions continue to come from opposition circles. Support messages for Özil are being shared on social media with the hashtag #NotBoycottButNationalHarm, while those participating in the boycott are criticizing Özil's statements harshly.
As the echoes of the April 2 boycott continue, this debate among politicians and famous figures seems likely to keep the agenda busy.