15.07.2025 14:21
Tension rose in the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IBB) Council. MHP Group Deputy Chairman Orkun Ayhan said to IBB Deputy Chairman Nuri Aslan, "You cannot manage this place like your father's farm. No one can give you orders, but if you show tendencies to manage in violation of laws and regulations, there will be legal consequences." Aslan responded, "You cannot threaten me with arrest. I am not afraid."
During the first session of July held yesterday by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Council, a debate occurred between MHP Group Deputy Chairman Orkun Ayhan and IMM Deputy Chairman Nuri Aslan.
"YOU CANNOT MANAGE THIS PLACE LIKE YOUR FATHER'S FARM"
During the session, MHP Group Deputy Chairman Orkun Ayhan criticized the IMM administration, stating, "You are managing this place, that is true. Excuse me, but you cannot manage it like your father's farm. This place is managed by laws and rules. No one can give you orders, but if you show tendencies to manage against the laws and rules, there will be legal consequences. No one can manage a council like it is their father's property," he said.
"WILL YOU HAVE ME ARRESTED? I AM NOT AFRAID"
In response to Ayhan's remarks, IMM Deputy Chairman Nuri Aslan said, "Bring the handcuffs. What are you saying? I was the only one left in Istanbul. Is that possible? I am ready. Look, don't teach me how to manage the council every time. I am telling you, Faruk Bey, and Ülkü Hanım as well. But you cannot threaten me with arrest. That is not possible. It cannot be. I am not afraid. I am loyal to the Republic. It would be shameful. This is very shameful. I will manage according to the law and in the way I know. There is no village beyond death. What will you do, will you have me arrested?" he said.
TENSION ROSE IN THE COUNCIL
While the debate caused a brief tension in the hall, the session continued with the words of Deputy Chairman Aslan. After the tension, other group chairmen also called for the session to proceed healthily.