19.12.2025 21:35
After the chants directed at Leyla Zana that drew reactions from the stands during the Somaspor–Bursaspor match, a surprising phone call took place. Meral Akşener, the former leader of the İYİ Party, called Leyla Zana to express her solidarity and support.
Former İYİ Party Chairman Meral Akşener called Leyla Zana to offer her support following the controversial chants directed at Zana during a football match.
The chants aimed at Leyla Zana during the Somaspor–Bursaspor match continue to be a topic of discussion.
IT WAS ALSO ON THE AGENDA IN PARLIAMENT
The chants directed at Zana were also brought up in the General Assembly of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. AK Party Group Deputy Chairman Özlem Zengin announced that an investigation has been initiated regarding the incidents, while MHP Group Deputy Chairman Erkan Akçay reminded that Zana had previously visited Alparslan Türkeş, who referred to her as "my daughter."
SURPRISE CALL FROM AKŞENER
Meanwhile, a surprise show of support for Zana also came from former İYİ Party Chairman Meral Akşener. Meral Akşener called Leyla Zana to convey her wishes of solidarity and support.