13.06.2025 14:01
The AK Party announced that they will not nominate a candidate for the presidential election to be held on June 16 in the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council due to the passing of Ferdi Zeyrek. In the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council, the CHP has 62 members, the AK Party has 14, and the MHP has 12 council members.
AK Party Manisa Provincial Chairman Süleyman Turgut announced that they will not nominate a candidate in the presidential election to be held in the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council due to the death of Ferdi Zeyrek.
Turgut stated in a written statement that they continue to experience deep sorrow over Zeyrek's passing. He wished God's mercy upon Zeyrek and extended his condolences to his family, loved ones, and the Republican People's Party community, adding the following:
"WE HAVE DECIDED NOT TO NOMINATE A CANDIDATE"
"In line with the common decision we made with the AK Party Manisa Organization, members of parliament, mayors, and council members, we have decided not to nominate a candidate in the presidential election to be held in the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council. We would like to share with the public that we will respect the candidate to be nominated by the Republican People's Party in this election where we will not nominate a candidate. This attitude is a manifestation of our belief in the will of the people of Manisa and our understanding of seeing politics as a service competition rather than a rivalry. Regardless of who the newly elected president is, just like during Ferdi's presidency, we will continue to say 'yes' to all kinds of projects and services that will benefit our Manisa and our fellow citizens."
ELECTION ON JUNE 16
According to the Municipal Law No. 5393, in the event of the mayor's death, the municipal council is obliged to convene and elect a new mayor within 10 days at the latest. In this context, the first deputy chairman of the municipal council will preside over the meeting to be held on June 16.
HOW WILL THE ELECTION BE CONDUCTED?
The vacant seat of the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor, which became vacant due to the death of Ferdi Zeyrek, will be filled by the municipal council according to Articles 45 and 46 of the Municipal Law No. 5393.
According to the law, within 10 days after the death, that is, by June 19, 2025, at the latest, the municipal council will convene extraordinarily to elect a new mayor by secret ballot. The meeting will be presided over by the first deputy chairman, or if he is absent, by the second deputy chairman or the oldest council member. A two-thirds majority (approximately 52 of the council members) will be required in the first two rounds, while a simple majority (approximately 45) will be sought in the third round; in case of a tie, a draw will be held.
WHICH PARTY HAS A MAJORITY IN MANISA METROPOLITAN MUNICIPALITY?
According to the results of the local elections on March 31, 2024, the Republican People's Party (CHP) holds a clear majority in the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council.
While there are a total of 89 members in the council, the CHP holds the majority with 62 seats. The AK Party has 14, the MHP has 12, and the New Welfare Party is represented with 1 seat.