27.01.2025 14:51
Following the death of 78 people at the Kartalkaya Ski Resort, discussions arose regarding whether there was any negligence on the part of the fire department. It was revealed that Yozgat Mayor Kazım Arslan appointed his brother Muzaffer Arslan as the fire chief.
While the discussion continues about whether there was negligence on the part of the fire department regarding the death of 78 people in the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel located in the Kartalkaya ski resort in Bolu, it has come to light that Yozgat Mayor Kazım Arslan appointed his brother Muzaffer Arslan as the fire chief. This appointment has led to a debate about the principles of meritocracy and transparency in municipalities.
IT DREW GREAT REACTION
The appointment of the mayor's brother to this position quickly garnered significant backlash. Many users, especially on social media, stated that appointing someone without the necessary qualifications to a position that requires technical knowledge and experience, such as the fire department, undermines public trust.
"IT REDUCES TRUST IN MUNICIPALITIES"
After the news broke, citizens emphasized the importance of a fair and merit-based system in public service. One social media user criticized the appointment by saying, "Such appointments reduce trust in municipalities. Someone with the necessary experience should have taken charge of such an important unit as the fire department. Appointments made through familial relationships create injustice and provoke public backlash."
RESPONSE TO ALLEGATIONS: ACTED AS A DEPUTY
While the repercussions of the incident continue, municipal officials we reached out to as Haberler.com responded to the allegations by stating, "Our mayor's brother temporarily acted as a deputy for another colleague. That is all that happened."