24.09.2025 19:21
Mansur Yavaş, the President of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality, held a press conference regarding the investigation into the concert related to the municipality, where he made claims about former President Melih Gökçek that would create a stir. In response to Yavaş's statements, Gökçek said, "You are very panicked, Mansur; you will have to account for this. If justice is served, you will be in big trouble, we will see. If you are brave enough, come and let's discuss it on any channel you want."
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While detentions occurred as part of the investigation into the concert expenses of the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality (ABB) between 2021 and 2024, ABB President Mansur Yavaş made strong statements at a press conference he organized. Yavaş made claims that would create an agenda, targeting former president Melih Gökçek.
BEYAZ TV AND OSMANLISPOR ALLEGATION
Yavaş, who claimed that Beyaz TV and Osmanlıspor were financed with municipal resources during Gökçek's term, said, "The people of Ankara brought us to office because they saw that these people were plundering public property. They did it so you wouldn't. We will not do it. If it were my brother, I would hold the corrupt accountable," he said.
"41 MILLION FOR A MANNEQUIN BROUGHT FROM EUROPE"
Responding to criticisms regarding concert expenses, Yavaş stated, "They say, can 40 million be given for a concert? They paid 41 million for a mannequin they brought from Europe just because the gong rang for a festival. The gong rang and it left, think about it," he expressed.
"GET OUT OF THAT HOUSE, GÖKÇEK"
Yavaş also targeted Gökçek regarding the house he lives in, saying, "Gökçek, that house you are illegally living in, you know. It has been identified by a court decision. Get out of that house. Come on, get out! You won't be left homeless. Your son is building a house; he can put you in one of the floors. Return the property of the people of Ankara," he said.
GÖKÇEK'S RESPONSE TO YAVAŞ'S STATEMENTS
Yavaş's statement that "No talk of justice can be made until Melih Gökçek and his family are tried, imprisoned, and held accountable for their actions" resonated widely in the public, while a response to the allegations from former Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Melih Gökçek was not delayed.
"DID NOT CLARIFY ANY ISSUE RELATED TO THE CONCERT"
Gökçek made a post from his X account stating, "Mansur Yavaş held a press conference. He selectively let journalists in. At the end of the press conference, he did not take questions from any journalist. He did not clarify any issue that had been reported in the media regarding the concert during the press conference. He only started with Gökçek and ended with Gökçek. However, the issue is concert fraud. You can hold a separate press conference about Melih Gökçek; that’s your right. But the issue is the concert and the corruption that occurred in the concerts… You passed by the concert without addressing it.
"YOU WILL ACCOUNT"
You are very panicked, Mansur. You will account. If justice is served, you will see the consequences. You know every detail of the concerts. You will be held accountable for this, and you should be. If you are brave enough, come and discuss what you said in the press conference on any channel you want. I allow you to bring the journalists you trust with you. I will come alone. You ask one question, and I will ask one. You are feeling the pressure, right?"
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