23.05.2025 22:21
In response to CHP leader Özgür Özel's statement, "Next Tuesday, I will reveal one by one the municipalities in Istanbul that the Court of Accounts has said 'Take action' but they have not acted upon, starting with the Fatih Municipality," Fatih Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan said, "He should immediately disclose whatever he has regarding the Fatih Municipality today. He should also file a criminal complaint with the prosecutor's office."
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Fatih Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan reacted to CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's statements after the trial of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer, who is detained at the Marmara Penitentiary Institution in Silivri and suspended from his duties, saying, "Next Tuesday, I will explain one by one the municipalities in Istanbul that the Court of Accounts said 'Take action' and they did not. If operations are carried out against AK Party municipalities by Tuesday, I will start with Fatih Municipality. I will announce the files that you have kept waiting for two or three years, which should have been acted upon, next Tuesday."
"HE SHOULD ANNOUNCE WHAT HE HAS TODAY" Speaking at the municipality building, Turan said: "I am saying this from here now. I am saying it very clearly. Whatever he has regarding Fatih Municipality, I am using Fatih Municipality without addressing me personally. He should announce today whatever he has regarding Fatih Municipality and us. If he doesn't have time today, he should give it to one of the deputy chairpersons behind this, and they should announce it."
"I EXPECT HIM TO FILE A CRIMINAL COMPLAINT" He should file a criminal complaint. I am urgently waiting for this. Look, this institution has no voice. This institution cannot speak alone here. The person who will make the voice of Fatih Municipality heard and respond on its behalf is the Mayor of Fatih. There are 3,000 people working here. Today is Friday, and there are families of 3,000 people. You are not just making a statement about Fatih Municipality on the fly. You say, 'There are some things regarding AK Party municipalities. I will start with Fatih Municipality.' I also say clearly from here. Today, 3,000 families will ask what is going on in Fatih Municipality. Immediately, whatever there is today, announce it.
"I LEAVE IT TO THE PUBLIC'S CONSCIENCE TO ACCUSE PEOPLE AND INSTITUTIONS WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT THEY ARE TALKING ABOUT" Look, I have to say this now. I am also someone who does politics in the service of the nation in Turkey. I have spent about 25 years of my life, a quarter of a century, in service. I leave it to the public's conscience to accuse people and institutions without knowing what they are talking about, those who are seeking justice regarding the allegations about some CHP municipalities, saying, 'Sir, these things are happening, people are being tarnished, families are being tarnished.'
"THEY ARE TRYING TO CREATE ACCUSATIONS AGAINST AK PARTY MUNICIPALITIES." I say openly that another issue has arisen regarding the blackout of electricity in Beyazıt Square. There are some situations in the defense psychology they have created. As a manager, there are many allegations of crimes here. It is not my style to declare anyone guilty before legal consequences arise regarding some CHP municipalities. But there are many issues that have come to light. There are many confessions. But as they find it increasingly difficult to respond to these, they are trying to create accusations against AK Party municipalities. We have no side to accept these, and we clearly say this. Look, without prolonging, whatever there is regarding Fatih Municipality, let it be announced today. He should also file a criminal complaint.
Fatih Mayor Mehmet Ergün Turan "WE ARE CURIOUSLY WAITING. WHAT IS THIS BIG CORRUPTION CASE?" As I said, if he doesn't have time, he should assign a deputy chairman or any of his friends to announce it. We are also curiously waiting. What is this big corruption case? It has also become clear that our counterparts are not genuinely seeking justice, rights, and the distinction between good and evil. It is very unethical for those who call for justice regarding people's families and institutions to make accusations against an institution where thousands of people work on the fly, and then say, 'Yes, I am announcing this. I will announce it on Tuesday.' That is why I demand that he announce this today at the very least. If there is something, let him announce it today. I am making a clear call. I am here for whatever statement he makes. I will respond to them as well."
Source: DHA / İHA
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