29.10.2026 12:25
Prof. Dr. Ergün Yolcu, who served as Press Adviser during Ali Yerlikaya’s tenure at the Ministry of Interior and came to prominence with allegations that he leaked information to opposition journalists in Ankara, was appointed as a Communications Consultant at the Ministry of Health. Journalist Zafer Şahin, however, stated in a statement hours later that Yolcu would not serve at the ministry because he could not obtain approval from the university where he works.
Prof. Dr. Ergün Yolcu, who served as Press Adviser during Ali Yerlikaya’s tenure at the Ministry of the Interior and came to prominence with allegations that he leaked information to some journalists in Ankara, was appointed as Communications Consultant at the Ministry of Health.
However, following the appointment, journalist Zafer Şahin announced that Yolcu had not received the necessary permission from the university where he works. With this development, it was learned that Ergün Yolcu will not begin his new post at the Ministry of Health.
"HE COULD NOT GET APPROVAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY"
In his statement, Şahin said the following: "New development regarding Prof. Dr. Ergün Yolcu, who was said to begin his post as Communications Consultant at the Ministry of Health. Yolcu will not serve at the Ministry of Health. Reason: He could not get approval from the University."