01.11.2024 08:30
After the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer as part of a terrorism investigation, Can Aksoy, the Deputy Governor of Istanbul, who was appointed as a trustee, got off to a quick start. First, Aksoy removed the photos of Özer from the municipal building and replaced them with the Turkish flag. This time, he also had all the posts made by the municipality after the March 31 local elections taken down.
The Mayor of Esenyurt, Ahmet Özer, was taken into custody at his home early yesterday morning as part of a terrorism investigation and was sent to prison after being arrested by the court in the evening.
APPOINTED AS TRUSTEE
Can Aksoy, who was appointed from the Beyoğlu District Governorship to the position of Deputy Governor of Istanbul, was appointed as the trustee in place of Özer.
OFFICIALLY STARTED HIS DUTIES AT THE MUNICIPALITY
It was announced on Esenyurt Municipality's social media account that Aksoy has started his duties, and the first photo from his office was shared. The post included the following statement: "Mr. Can Aksoy, Deputy Governor of Istanbul, has started his duties as the Acting Mayor of Esenyurt."
HIS FIRST MOVE CAUGHT ATTENTION
Aksoy's first move after officially starting his duties was to remove the photos of Ahmet Özer, who was arrested as part of the terrorism investigation, that were hanging on the wall and replace them with the Turkish flag.
POSTS AFTER MARCH 31 REMOVED
It was learned that Aksoy made another notable move after having the frames taken down. It did not go unnoticed that all posts made on Esenyurt Municipality's official X account after the local elections on March 31 were removed.