01.11.2024 09:41
The Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, who did not attend the rally organized for CHP's Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who was arrested as part of a terrorism investigation, and remained silent about the appointment of a trustee, made statements during a live broadcast that ignited a new controversy. Özcan stated that he could not vouch for Ahmet Özer, saying, "He is an elected mayor, but I do not know him at all. However, I want to believe in the presumption of innocence."
The CHP's Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer was arrested and sent to prison as part of a terrorism investigation, and Istanbul Deputy Governor Can Aksoy was appointed as the trustee in his place.
HIS ABSENCE AT THE PROTEST DREW ATTENTION
While CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and members of parliament held a massive protest in Esenyurt last night, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan's silence regarding the appointment of a trustee to the municipality and his absence from the rally attracted attention.
"I HAVE NEVER ENCOUNTERED HIM IN MY LIFE"
Özcan stated in a live broadcast, "I did not want to tweet about this because I do not support someone I cannot vouch for on social media. I want to examine the incident from all angles and will make a clear assessment. Ahmet Özer is an elected official, but I have never encountered him in my life. I want to emphasize that I believe in the presumption of innocence."