04.05.2025 19:41
An announcement has been made by the Victory Party regarding the controversial posts made from the account of the Istanbul Youth Branch about the late Sırrı Süreyya Önder, which sparked reactions. While the provincial youth branch president was dismissed, the statement indicated that the account was being used by individuals who had resigned from the party. Additionally, Ümit Özdağ from the Victory Party stated, "Everything has its own etiquette."
The Victory Party stated in a statement regarding the controversial posts titled "yellow bag" and "Sırrı" following the death of DEM Party Istanbul Deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder, "The account was used by those who resigned from the party." It was also announced that the President of the Istanbul Provincial Youth Branch was dismissed.
DEM Party Istanbul Deputy Sırrı Süreyya Önder lost his 18-day battle for life. While his loved ones were devastated by the news of his death, the posts made from the social media account of the Victory Party's Provincial Youth Branch drew significant backlash.
BACKLASH TO "YELLOW BAG" POST
Following the death of Sırrı Süreyya Önder, the Victory Party's Istanbul Youth Branch made posts on the social media platform X that included references to "yellow bag" and "Sırrı."
As reactions to the posts poured in, an investigation was also launched regarding the posts.
DEFENSE FROM THE VICTORY PARTY
On the other hand, Ali Şehirlioğlu, the Deputy Chairman of the Victory Party, announced the decision of the Victory Party's Chairman Ümit Özdağ regarding the controversial post. In a statement on social media, Şehirlioğlu claimed that the account was used by individuals who had resigned from the party.
"I wanted to share with the public the information and decision of our Chairman Mr. Ümit Özdağ regarding the Victory Party's Istanbul provincial youth branches," said Şehirlioğlu, adding, "As a result of the investigation regarding the irresponsible post made from the Victory Party Istanbul Youth Branch account, it has been determined that the Youth Branch account was used by two individuals who resigned from the Victory Party a year ago, and despite persistent requests made this morning, they resisted deleting the posts."
PRESIDENT OF THE YOUTH BRANCH DISMISSED
Şehirlioğlu also announced that the President of the Istanbul Youth Branch had been dismissed, stating, "Additionally, the procedures for the referral of Istanbul Youth Branch President Ege İşleyenel to the disciplinary committee by Istanbul Provincial Chairman Hakan Akşit have been initiated in April 2025, and today, upon seeing the necessity, the position of the Provincial Youth Branch Presidency has been terminated."
MESSAGE FROM ÜMİT ÖZDAĞ
Ümit Özdağ, the Chairman of the Victory Party, quoted Şehirlioğlu's statement, saying, "Everything has its own etiquette."