22.07.2026 10:00
Esengül Korkmaz Çiçekli, the wife of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli who was dismissed due to reactions after images of her wearing tights while cycling became a topic of discussion, has been appointed as the deputy governor of Istanbul.
The wife of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, who was dismissed after a CHP member, İnan Akgün Alp, brought to the parliament's agenda the issue of wearing cycling tights while biking, has been appointed as the deputy governor of Istanbul.
WILL CONTINUE HER CAREER IN ISTANBUL
Following the reassignment of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli to the central office by a Presidential Decree, the new duty post of his wife, Esengül Korkmaz Çiçekli, who served as the deputy governor in the city, has also been determined. With the appointment decision, Ms. Çiçekli will continue her career as the deputy governor of Istanbul.