31.10.2024 17:00
After the arrest of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer on charges of being a member of the PKK terrorist organization and the appointment of a trustee in his place, the CHP is holding a public meeting at Esenyurt Republic Square. Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, and Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal did not attend the meeting.
After the arrest of CHP's Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer early yesterday morning and his subsequent detention, as well as the appointment of a trustee in his place, the CHP is holding a public meeting in Esenyurt Republic Square, attended by mayors and members of parliament.
Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, and Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal did not attend the meeting.
While party members flocked to Esenyurt Republic Square, the police took extensive security measures in the square.
İMAMOĞLU: THE GOVERNMENT HAS DISTORTED THE FLOW OF LAW
Speaking to party members in the square, Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu said:
"I looked at the allegations regarding the supposed terrorist organization relationship that is being portrayed as existing with our president Ahmet Özer. I apologize to our legal experts, but the person who wrote that indictment needs to see a psychiatrist immediately. It is an accusation against our president Ahmet Özer. If someone considers our president Ahmet Özer a terrorist because they think he can contribute to the 'peace process,' what will we do with the officials and public servants who initiated that process at the time? The government has distorted the flow of law."
CHP'S DECISION FOR A VISIT AND GROUP MEETING
Meanwhile, the CHP delegation will visit Ahmet Özer in Silivri tomorrow and will also hold the group meeting in Silivri.