11.02.2026 00:20
Ali Yerlikaya, who was removed from the Ministry of Interior, wished success to Mustafa Çiftçi, who was appointed in his place, in his first statement. In his statement, Yerlikaya said, "I sincerely thank each and every member of our Interior Family who works tirelessly for the peace and security of our country." Yerlikaya also expressed his gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
With the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the Official Gazette published the decision to remove Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya from his position. Mustafa Çiftçi, the Governor of Erzurum, was appointed in place of Yerlikaya.
FIRST STATEMENT FROM ALİ YERLİKAYA
After the appointment decisions were published in the Official Gazette, the first statement came from Ali Yerlikaya. In his statement, Yerlikaya expressed, "I sincerely thank each and every member of our Interior Family who work tirelessly for the peace and security of our country." Yerlikaya also expressed his gratitude to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
"I EXPRESS MY GRATITUDE TO OUR PRESIDENT"
Yerlikaya's full statement is as follows: "I am handing over the Interior Ministry position, which I started on June 4, 2023, with the approval and appreciation of our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, to my esteemed brother Mustafa Çiftçi. I congratulate him and wish him success in his new role. May God bless it.
I express my gratitude to our esteemed President for his great support during my tenure.
I sincerely thank each and every member of our Interior Family who work tirelessly for the peace and security of our country. May you be entrusted to God."
WHO IS MUSTAFA ÇİFTÇİ?
Mustafa Çiftçi was born in 1970 in the Çumra district of Konya. Çiftçi, one of Turkey's leading bureaucrats, stands out with his successful career in public administration. He graduated from the Public Administration Department of Ankara University Faculty of Political Sciences in 1995.
After completing his education, he served in various positions as a civil administration officer, working in important roles such as district governor and deputy governor. Mustafa Çiftçi, who served as a district governor in places like Boğazlıyan, Hilvan, Sürmene, Gürpınar, and Korgan, also took on the role of Governor of Çorum.
He was appointed as the Governor of Erzurum with the Presidential Decree published on August 10, 2023. Since taking office, Governor Çiftçi has made a name for himself with his work in Erzurum and is recognized for his impartial and disciplined attitude in public service.