20.07.2026 16:50
Footage of AK Party Youth Wing Deputy Chairman Coşkun Keklik firing into the air at the wedding of Sincan Deputy Mayor İsa Dilek drew reactions. Stating that he was sorry about the footage, Keklik resigned from his position. In his statement, Keklik said, 'I have requested to be excused from my position as the Head of Political and Legal Affairs of the Youth Wing, as I believe these images have harmed my AK Party family. On this occasion, I also sincerely express my regret and self-criticism.'
Footage has emerged showing AK Party Youth Branch Vice President Coşkun Keklik firing into the air at the wedding of Sincan Deputy Mayor İsa Dilek. Keklik was seen firing into the air while children were nearby.
After the images sparked backlash on social media, Keklik resigned from his post. Following the incident, Keklik issued a written statement expressing his regret over the public reaction.
In his statement, Keklik said: "Some unfortunate images that emerged due to the excitement of the atmosphere during a village wedding I attended a few days ago have been reflected in the public. Believing that these images have harmed the AK Party family, in which I have served at every level since the age of 17, I requested to be excused from my position as Head of Political and Legal Affairs of the Youth Branch. On this occasion, I wish to express my regret and self-criticism with all my heart.
As before, I will continue to serve as a soldier for my leader, our President Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and the AK Party family, of which I am immensely proud to be a member. I present my respects to the public and ask for your forgiveness."