20.08.2026 15:00
A woman arguing with the driver on an intercity passenger bus hurled threats, saying, “I am Süleyman Soylu’s niece.” Following the footage, AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu issued a statement, firmly denying the claim, saying, “I have no such niece.”
Images of a woman threatening a bus driver on an intercity passenger bus by saying "I am Süleyman Soylu's niece" caused a huge stir on social media. Following the controversial video, AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu categorically denied the claims and made a strong statement on the matter.
SHOCKING THREATS ON THE BUS
In the images rapidly spreading on social media, a woman traveling on a bus in motion was captured on camera trying to exert influence during an argument with bus staff. The woman, targeting the driver, drew backlash with these threatening words:
"I told you to open the door. If anything happens to me, I'll destroy you. Damn, I swear I am Soylu's niece. If I let this go, and something happens to me, I won't let you live."
SOYLU'S CLEAR DENIAL: I HAVE NO SUCH NIECE
After the video became a topic of debate on internet platforms, AK Party Istanbul Deputy Süleyman Soylu broke his silence. Informing the public via his social media account, Soylu rejected the woman's claims in very clear terms, stating, "I have NO such niece!"
"QUESTION THE INTENTIONS OF THOSE USING NAMES"
In the continuation of his statement, Soylu described individuals using others' names for unfair advantage as a "clear malfunction" and, referring to his 42-year political career, issued the following warnings to the public:
"I state this as an open finding of my life experience and 42-year political career."
"In administrative, commercial, or political fields, whoever uses someone's name, the counterpart should immediately question their good intentions."
"I have never encountered an exception to this so far."