15.10.2025 19:23
During the 110th District Governors Lottery Ceremony held in Ankara, a humorous moment occurred during the drawing. In the first draw conducted by President Erdoğan, the candidate's hometown, Durağan district of Sinop, was selected. Erdoğan, saying "You are from Sinop, let's draw again to be fair," then drew the Shafaatli district of Yozgat in the second round.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan spoke after the lottery draw held at the 110th Term District Governors Lottery Ceremony in Ankara.
HE DREW THE LOTTERY FOR THE SECOND TIME, SAYING "IT'S NOT FAIR"
A colorful moment occurred during the ceremony. In the first lottery draw conducted by Erdoğan, the district of Durağan in Sinop, the hometown of the candidate district governor, was drawn. This coincidence was met with smiles in the hall, and President Erdoğan said, "Since you are from Sinop, let's draw again for fairness," and conducted the lottery a second time.
APPLAUSE STORM IN THE HALL
In the second draw, the district of Şefaatli in Yozgat was drawn. Those moments were met with applause from the audience.
ADVICE TO YOUNG DISTRICT GOVERNORS
Meanwhile, in a speech at the ceremony, President Erdoğan said, "Never forget this: regardless of their belief, identity, origin, or political views, everyone living on the 783 thousand square kilometers of our homeland is an equal and honorable citizen of our state. No matter who comes to your door, you will try to find solutions to their problems. Carrying out this duty properly is not something just anyone can do. This job requires attention and sensitivity. It requires sincerity and dedication. You cannot fulfill this job by being confined within four walls and limited to working hours. When necessary, you will sacrifice your sleep, and at times, the time you allocate for your family, and you will be there for the citizens whenever needed. You will never deviate from justice and fairness," he stated.