21.02.2026 16:10
The condolence message published by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality revealed that the mother of the department head is the mother-in-law of a member of parliament. Comments such as "They have officially established a family business" and "The condolence message has revealed nepotism" were made under this message, which sparked a major controversy.
The condolence message published by the Bursa Metropolitan Municipality has brought back to the agenda one of the country's bleeding wounds: nepotism in municipalities.
ONE'S MOTHER, THE OTHER'S MOTHER-IN-LAW
In the message published by the municipality, condolences were expressed for the death of Department Head Şafak Baba Pala's mother and CHP Bursa Deputy Kayhan Pala's mother-in-law, Püşapha Türkan Baba. However, the fact that the department head's mother is the mother-in-law of the deputy also brought discussions along with it.
"THEY HAVE OFFICIALLY ESTABLISHED A FAMILY BUSINESS"
After the post, some social media users criticized the nepotism in the municipality. Comments such as "They have officially established a family business," "The condolence has revealed meritocracy," "At least the department head position suits a relative of a deputy," and "What kind of municipality is this, like a family company" were made under the post.