30.01.2025 10:11
Following the fire disaster that occurred in Kartalkaya, it was revealed that Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan appointed his cousin Sedat Gülener as the deputy mayor and assigned the Fire Department to Gülener. While the repercussions of this incident continue, another scandal has come to light.
After the fire at the Grand Kartal Hotel in Kartalkaya, which resulted in the death of 78 people, discussions arose regarding who is responsible. It was revealed that Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan appointed his cousin Sedat Gülener as the deputy mayor and assigned the Fire Department to Gülener.
DIRECTORSHIP ALSO GIVEN TO HIS WIFE
While the repercussions of this incident continue, it has been learned that Sedat Gülener's wife, Gülten Gülener, is also serving as an authorized director at Bol Tur Tourism Company, which is 100% owned by Bolu Municipality.
“PRACTICAL” DEFENSE FOR NEPOTISM
Tanju Özcan, in a previous statement regarding his cousin Gülener's appointment as deputy mayor, said, "Sedat Gülener is my uncle's son. This is true; everyone in Bolu knows this. His appointment has nothing to do with being my uncle's son. It is related to his hardworking, practical, and intelligent nature. In fact, no one, including AK Party members in Bolu, has objected to this. They believe he deserves it and that it is the right decision."
HIS RESPONSE TO CRITICISM DREW REACTIONS
On the other hand, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan responded to criticisms regarding why the deficiencies identified by the municipality in the hotel before the fire in Kartalkaya were not reported, saying, "The fire chief may have been scared. He might have thought, 'If I report deficiencies about such a hotel, the prosecutor might sue me, saying, 'You are defaming a large business.'"