The post shared by Besim Dutlulu, who was elected in place of Ferdi Zeyrek, sparked reactions.

The post shared by Besim Dutlulu, who was elected in place of Ferdi Zeyrek, sparked reactions.

18.06.2025 18:51

Following the death of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek in an accident, the social media post made by Besim Dutlulu, who was elected to replace him, on the occasion of his wedding anniversary drew criticism. Users commented on Dutlulu's post, which included a photo with his wife, saying, "This is not appropriate. Sharing this while Mayor Ferdi's wife is in pain is not ethical."

After the tragic death of Manisa Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ferdi Zeyrek due to an accident at his home, Akhisar Mayor Besim Dutlulu was elected as the new mayor in the municipal council elections. Dutlulu began his duties after receiving the certificate of election.

DUTLULU'S CONTROVERSIAL "ANNIVERSARY" POST

A post made by Dutlulu on his social media account drew reactions. Celebrating his 20th wedding anniversary, Dutlulu shared a photo with his wife. In his post, Dutlulu expressed the following: "I love you so much... In good times and bad; we have always stood side by side and shoulder to shoulder in our successes and mistakes. We grew together, we became stronger together. I am so glad our paths crossed, and our hearts found each other. I am so glad you are in my life... Happy 20th wedding anniversary, my dear wife. May God protect us from the evil eye and keep our love everlasting."

The post by Besim Dutlulu, elected in place of Ferdi Zeyrek, drew reactions

Social media users reacted to Dutlulu's post, stating that it was not appropriate given that Zeyrek's death was still recent.

Here are some of those reactions:

The post by Besim Dutlulu, elected in place of Ferdi Zeyrek, drew reactions
The post by Besim Dutlulu, elected in place of Ferdi Zeyrek, drew reactions

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