03.12.2025 20:15
In the municipal council meeting, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan announced that he would be going on Umrah and asked for forgiveness from the council members. Surprised when no one responded, Özcan said, "I was expecting to hear 'May it be halal,' but no one said anything."
Interesting moments occurred during the Bolu Municipality Council meeting. Mayor Tanju Özcan's statements made a significant impact on the Council.
TANJU ÖZCAN: I WILL GO TO UMRAH, PLEASE FORGIVE ME
Özcan requested forgiveness by stating that he would go to Umrah. Tanju Özcan said, "I want to ask for your forgiveness in advance. I may not be able to attend next week. I will go to Umrah and return, if God permits. There were those who said God does not want you; we will see if He wants me or not."
"I WAS WAITING FOR YOU TO SAY 'FORGIVENESS,' BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE"
Özcan, who stated that he would pray for forgiveness for all council members, said, "I may or may not attend that meeting. I want to ask for forgiveness from the council members in advance. If we have broken or hurt you unjustly, please forgive me." In response to the silence in the room, Özcan added, "Is there anyone? I was waiting for you to say 'forgiveness,' but there was no response."