09.06.2025 17:50
The Minister of Health, Kemal Memişoğlu, announced that Ferdi Zeyrek, the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, who was severely injured after being electrocuted, has passed away in the hospital where he was receiving treatment.
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Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek passed away in the hospital where he was receiving treatment. Zeyrek had been seriously injured after being electrocuted a few days ago.
HEALTH MINISTER ANNOUNCED
The news of Zeyrek's death was announced by Health Minister Kemal Memişoğlu on his social media account. Memişoğlu wrote, "Ferdi Zeyrek, the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, who had been receiving treatment in the hospital after the accident he experienced, has passed away despite all interventions." He expressed his condolences, saying, "We wish him God's mercy; we extend our condolences to his family, relatives, and loved ones."
WHAT HAPPENED?
Ferdi Zeyrek, the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality, was electrocuted while trying to fix a malfunction in the machinery room of the pool at his home a few days ago. Zeyrek, who was seriously injured, was taken to the hospital.
An investigation has been launched regarding the incident that led to Zeyrek's death, and 12 people have been called in for informational statements, while the statements of 2 individuals have been taken as suspects. Additionally, it was reported that 3 prosecutors have been assigned to the investigation.
WHO IS FERDI ZEYREK?
Ferdi Zeyrek was born in 1977 in Manisa. His father was a barber named Ahmet, and his mother is a housewife. He completed his primary, secondary, and high school education in Manisa. He graduated from the Architecture Department of Uludağ University Faculty of Engineering/Architecture. Ferdi Zeyrek married Nurcan Zeyrek in 2003.
After completing his military service, he established his own company in his hometown of Manisa, working on architectural projects and interior design. Ferdi Zeyrek held various positions in the "Do Not Touch My Ulupark" and "Do Not Let Beyazfil Collapse" platforms, as well as in non-governmental organizations and associations. He served as a manager and then as the President of the Manisa Chamber of Architects for 7 years. He also held a position in the Manisa Academic Chambers Union. Additionally, he was elected to the Board of Directors of Manisaspor between 2012 and 2014.
In the 2019 local elections, he became a candidate for the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality from the Republican People's Party. He served as a member of the Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Council, the Şehzadeler Municipality Council, and the Planning Commission. He also held the position of Planning Commission Chairman in the Republican People's Party Yunusemre District Organization. He served as the Provincial Chairman of the Republican People's Party in Manisa. He became the Mayor of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality in the Local Government Elections held on March 31, 2024.
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