12.05.2026 08:00
Former Metropolitan Mayor of Mardin Ahmet Türk’s statement, “A team from Kurdistan has been promoted to the Super League,” after Amed Sportif Faaliyetler’s promotion to the Super League sparked major controversy. Great Unity Party Chairman Destici, quoting Ahmet Türk’s remarks, said, “What Kurdistan! This is the Republic of Turkey! If you don’t like it, pack up and leave.”
After Amed Sportif Faaliyetler's promotion to the Super League, the remarks made by former Mardin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ahmet Türk sparked controversy on the political agenda. Following Türk's use of the phrase "A team from Kurdistan has entered the Super League," a harsh reaction came from Mustafa Destici, the Chairman of the Great Unity Party.
AHMET TÜRK'S REMARKS CAUSE CONTROVERSY
Evaluating Amed Sportif Faaliyetler's promotion to the Super League, Ahmet Türk stated in a post on his social media account, "A team from Kurdistan has entered the Super League." The post quickly generated widespread reactions on social media.
HARSH REACTION FROM DESTİCİ
BBP Chairman Mustafa Destici, quoting Ahmet Türk's post, used harsh language. In his post, Destici said, "What Kurdistan? This is the Republic of Turkey! If you don't like it, you can leave!"
POLITICAL AGENDA INTENSIFIES
As the exchange of statements sparked widespread debate on social media and in the political world, the issue quickly became one of the most talked-about topics on the agenda.