06.04.2026 15:10
Yılmaz Özdil, who served at Sözcü TV for about 4 months, resigned from his position after the polemics he had with CHP members Günaydın and Burhabettin Bulut. In his last post, Özdil stated, "I did my best to defend independent journalism, risking being stoned by the people we fought for, I told the truth as it is, and if I couldn't express it, life will definitely tell it."
Journalist Yılmaz Özdil, who started working at Sözcü TV about 4 months ago, has resigned from his position. It has been learned that Özdil submitted his resignation to the channel's owner, Burak Akbay.
DECISION TO LEAVE AFTER THE POLEMIC
It was stated that Özdil made the decision to resign following the recent polemics he experienced with politicians. Özdil's departure, after a short tenure at the channel, drew attention in media circles.
HE HAD A DISPUTE WITH BULUT AND GÜNAYDIN
Before his resignation, Özdil used the following expressions in a post on his social media account: “I congratulate Burhanettin Bulut and Gökhan Günaydın... I did my best to defend independent journalism, risking being stoned by the people we fought for, I told the truth as it is, and life will surely tell what I couldn't express."
HIS APPOINTMENT HAD SPARKED CONTROVERSY
Yılmaz Özdil had taken over the Sözcü TV Media Group on December 1, 2025. During this period, it was reported that at least 15 people were laid off, including the editor-in-chief and on-screen faces among those who left the job.