21.04.2026 12:20
So far, only CHP Deputy Chairman Gökan Zeybek has visited Özkan Yalım, who was arrested, in prison, while no one from the party administration or his family has gone to see him.
It has emerged that Uşak Mayor Özkan Yalım, who was arrested as part of a bribery, corruption, and embezzlement investigation, has been left alone in prison. It was learned that no one from the party management or his family visited Yalım.
DISTANCE FROM PARTY MANAGEMENT
Özkan Yalım, who was arrested on March 30, was not visited in prison by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and the party management. Party officials stated that Özel reacted to the images that emerged and expressed that the visit was not preferred due to the possibility of negative public perception.
ONLY LIMITED VISITS OCCURRED
According to a report by Türkiye newspaper, since the day Yalım was arrested, only some legal party officials and the Deputy Chairman responsible for Local Governments, Gökan Zeybek, visited him once.
NOSUPPORT FROM HIS FAMILY EITHER
Yalım's wife, who is in the process of divorce, and his family also did not visit him in prison. It was stated that the mayor has largely been left alone during this process.
FINAL EXPULSION ON THE AGENDA ON MAY 11
The file of Özkan Yalım, whose party membership was previously suspended, has been referred to the High Disciplinary Board with a request for final expulsion. Yalım's situation will be decided at the meeting to be held by the board on May 11.