Notable response from Yerlikaya to journalists wanting to ask questions.

Notable response from Yerlikaya to journalists wanting to ask questions.

11.02.2026 14:51

At the handover ceremony held at the Ministry of Interior, Ali Yerlikaya, who handed over his duties to Mustafa Çiftçi, gave a humorous response to journalists who wanted to ask questions. Yerlikaya opened his arms wide and said, "I am now going to freedom. From this point on, our esteemed minister will answer your questions."

With the decision published in the Official Gazette signed by President Erdoğan, Mustafa Çiftçi, the Governor of Erzurum, was appointed to replace Ali Yerlikaya as the Minister of Interior.

HANDOVER CEREMONY AT THE MINISTRY

The decision resonated widely in the public, and a handover ceremony was held at the Ministry of Interior following the appointment decision.

To the journalists who wanted to ask questions: I am now going to freedom

EMOTIONAL MOMENTS AT THE CEREMONY

The new Minister of Interior, Mustafa Çiftçi, took over the duties from Ali Yerlikaya. During the ceremony, Ali Yerlikaya experienced emotional moments.

To the journalists who wanted to ask questions: I am now going to freedom

NOTABLE MOMENTS AFTER THE CEREMONY

After the handover ceremony held in front of the cameras, notable moments occurred. Ali Yerlikaya responded to journalists who wanted to ask him questions in a humorous manner.

To the journalists who wanted to ask questions: I am now going to freedom

"AFTER THIS HOUR..."

Opening his arms wide, Yerlikaya said, "I am now going to freedom. From this hour on, our esteemed minister will answer your questions."

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