The new Minister of Justice, Akın Gürlek, impressed President Erdoğan: He has done his homework.

The new Minister of Justice, Akın Gürlek, impressed President Erdoğan: He has done his homework.

14.02.2026 08:20

President Erdoğan joked with Justice Minister Akın Gürlek, who attended the AK Party meeting for the first time and was asked a question, saying, "You are taking your first exam." After Gürlek's response, the comment "He has studied for his lesson" received applause in the hall.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan humorously teased the new Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, who attended the AK Party Expanded Provincial Chairmen Meeting for the first time; applause rose in the hall.

"DON'T GET EXCITED, YOU'RE TAKING YOUR FIRST EXAM"

According to a report in Türkiye newspaper; a question was directed to Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, who attended the meeting for the first time. According to the information obtained, President Erdoğan turned to Gürlek and said, "Don't get excited, you're taking your first exam."

"HE HAS STUDIED FOR HIS LESSON"

After Minister Gürlek's response to the question, it was learned that Erdoğan commented, "He has studied for his lesson." These words were applauded by the participants in the hall.

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