Meeting with sector representatives, Minister Yumaklı made evaluations about the agricultural and livestock work carried out in the province and the planned projects. Speaking at the meeting, Yumaklı stated that significant investments have been made in the fields of agriculture, forestry and water in Gümüşhane in the last 23 years and said, “The total of all investments, incentives and supports in the field of agriculture, forestry and water in Gümüşhane in the last 23 years is approximately 62 billion lira. The number of facilities commissioned in the field of water and irrigation is 127. We have supported more than 5 thousand projects with grants and loans within the scope of ORKÖY.”

Stating that the support given is of great importance in terms of increasing production, Yumaklı also touched upon the production of fruit pulp and kome, which are among the geographically indicated products of Gümüşhane. Yumaklı said, “Gümüşhane has geographically indicated fruit pulp and köme, which I love very much. They have been produced with traditional methods for years. We paved the way for our producers with rural development and IPARD supports to produce more of these products. Today, 32 enterprises that produce fruit pulp and köme under modern conditions are operating, benefiting from these supports. The annual production of these enterprises has reached 5 thousand tons.”

Referring to the studies in the field of animal husbandry, Minister Yumaklı said that pasture improvement works have been completed in an area of ​​400 thousand decares so that breeders can produce economically. Stating that they had different contacts throughout the day in Gümüşhane, Yumaklı stated that they also took note of the new demands for the province and said, “As the Ministry, I can say that Gümüşhane’s agricultural product has increased by 96 percent in the last 23 years. Is it enough? Not enough. Is there potential? Yes, there is. We will realize this potential together with the hard-working producers of Gümüşhane.” Referring to the forestation efforts, Yumaklı said that 39 million saplings have been planted in Gümüşhane in the last 23 years. In his speech, Minister Yumaklı also gave information about ongoing and completed investments. Stating that Gümüşhane Drinking Water Transmission Line and Treatment Facility was completed with an investment value of 1.2 billion lira, Yumaklı stated that after the tests, the facility will be fully put into service after the holiday.

Noting that Kelkit Söğütlü Dam Irrigation will irrigate a 17 thousand decare area at a cost of 715 million liras, Yumaklı said that the project is planned to be put into service in August. Stating that Şiran Bahçeli Pond was put into service at a cost of 190 million liras, Yumaklı also said that it will irrigate a total of 26 thousand 550 decares of land in Şiran, Kelkit and Central districts of Karatepe, Çevrepınar, He stated that the irrigation and supply works of Ceviz, Bahçeli, Beydere, Çakırkaya, Akpınar and Avşarköy ponds were made ready at a cost of 758 million lira.

Minister Yumaklı stated that the Kelkit Ünlüpınar Pond Irrigation supply work, costing 58 million lira, will be completed this year and an area of ​​2,240 decares will be opened for irrigation. At the end of his speech, Yumaklı emphasized that they will continue to support the producers and said, “There are other projects we are following. When these are completed, both plant and animal production will increase in Gümüşhane. We have always been on the side of the producers, and we will continue to be. Under the leadership of our President, we will achieve our goal of making the Turkey Century the century of production and producers, together with the support of our brothers from Gümüşhane.”

In the file number 2024/162302 of the Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor’s Office, an arrest warrant was issued for Ahmet Özer within the scope of the investigation carried out on the charge of “Being a Member of the PKK/KCK Armed Terrorist Organization”. In this process, Özer was suspended from duty by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Istanbul Deputy Governor Can Aksoy was appointed as the Deputy Mayor of Esenyurt. Ahmet Özer filed a lawsuit at the Istanbul 9th ​​Administrative Court, claiming that the transaction in question was against the law, and requested the annulment of the suspension decision.

The court rejected the case in its decision dated February 6, 2026. In the decision, it was reminded that the Istanbul 14th High Criminal Court sentenced Özer to 6 years and 3 months in prison for “Being a Member of the PKK/KCK/YPG/YDG-H Armed Terrorist Organization”. Although the court’s evaluation included the claim that the crime charged by the plaintiff was not related to duty, it was emphasized that considering the nature of the crime of membership in a terrorist organization and its impact on public duty, it was among the serious crimes that constitute an obstacle to public duty. The decision also stated that in case of serious allegations regarding terrorist crimes against mayors, suspension from office may be applied as a temporary measure in order to ensure that the investigation and prosecution processes are carried out properly. In this context, it was stated that the process regarding the appointment of the deputy mayor was in accordance with the law. In line with all these reasons, Istanbul 9th ​​Administrative Court ruled to “reject the case” in the case filed by Ahmet Özer.

CHP Beykoz District Organization, which started to experience very turbulent days after Alaattin Köseler’s arrest and dismissal within the scope of the corruption operation, Beykoz Municipality’s CHP council member Esenyül Yılmaz Gül resigned from his party and the party council group. While Esengül Yılmaz Gül used poisonous expressions in her resignation, she said that her party could not reach any power, everyone was trying to get a share of the cake, and personal interests had replaced the common struggle in the party. With the resignation of Esengül Yılmaz Gül in the Beykoz Municipality council, where the AK Party had 13 council members, the number of CHP council members decreased to 14. While there were 2 council members of MHP in the parliament, 2 council members became independent.

“I COULD NOT REACH ANY MAN OF MY PARTY”

Council member Esengül Yılmaz Gül, who shared that she resigned and stated that she could not reach any power in her party, said, “I would like to share with the public that I have resigned from the Republican People’s Party and the Republican People’s Party Parliamentary Group, to which I gave my years, effort and faith. Politics has never been a matter of position or title for me. I walked this path for the values I believe in. I worked day and night for 26 years, went door to door, and did not hold back in difficult times. Because one day when I look back, “I did my best.” “I gave my childhood, my youth, and my best years to the Republican People’s Party. I couldn’t experience my motherhood. In return, no one saw my struggles, no one heard my cry for help. All the doors I knocked on to unite were closed to me, and I could not reach any member of the party I represented. My phone never rang, and I was never asked how I was.”

“EVERYONE THINKED ABOUT GETTING A SHARE OF THE CAKE”

Stating that he was becoming increasingly lonely in the party, Yılmaz said, “I have never been someone who runs away from the struggle. But it is hard on one’s dignity to stay in a place where one’s own efforts are ignored, one’s voice is not heard, and one is increasingly isolated. What is more painful is that some of my friends in the parliamentary group did not hesitate to put me forward in order to avoid getting into fights. It was not acceptable for those who escaped their responsibilities towards Beykoz to put the cost of what happened on others and to try to make my name crazy because I finally had the courage to go to the podium and speak. One is unjustly lonely.” “In addition to being abandoned, his resentment grows even more when he encounters such an injustice. I have never been involved in politics for personal gain, but there is no longer any point in staying in a place where everyone prioritizes their own interests and thinks about their share of the cake, and where labor and loyalty are invisible.”

“INTERESTS HAVE REPLACED THE STRUGGLE”

Expressing that common struggle has been replaced by interests, Esengül Yılmaz Gül said, “Politics gains meaning not only with slogans, but with loyalty, justice and solidarity. All these values have disappeared in the Republican People’s Party. At the point we have reached today, solidarity in the Republican People’s Party has been replaced by calculations, and common struggle has been replaced by personal interests. However, politics is not a race to protect seats or individual positions; it is the responsibility of offering a better future to the people of Beykoz. In a place where personal interests come before serving Beykoz, remaining silent is also It was not in my conscience to ignore it. I would like to thank everyone I met and fought with during this process and whose sincerity I believed in. My struggle, the values I believe in and the responsibility I feel for Beykoz will always continue. I am leaving today because I prefer to be a part of the wrong. History will definitely write who is truly fighting for Beykoz and who is only thinking of their own interests. The rest is up to time and the discretion of the people of Beykoz.

Accompanied by AK Party Kars Deputy Adem Çalkın, Kürşad Zorlu first visited his party’s Kars Provincial Presidency. Zorlu, who was welcomed here by AK Party Kars Provincial Chairman Muharrem Sancar and party members, visited Kars Governor Ziya Polat in his office after meeting with party members for a while. Zorlu, who also visited the Kars Martyrs and Veterans Association, Kars Municipality and the Azerbaijani Consulate General, attended the “Organization Iftar” program organized by his party in a restaurant and met with party members. The program started with a flute recital and the Holy Quran was read. AK Party Deputy Chairman and Head of Relations with Turkish States Kürşad Zorlu said, “Turkey has become a country whose word is respected and called for the mediation mechanism, and this is Türkiye’s strength.” he said. Zorlu stated that the Presidency of Relations with Turkish States has continued its work since the day it was established and said, “Since that date, as the founding president, we have been running and working day and night to bring together the great Turkish world, which includes 8 Turkish states as well as our kin and relative communities.” he said.

Stating that the national and security issue of the country should not be a polemic issue in politics, Zorlu said, “You see, the main opposition party, its leader, was criticizing our defense industry for a while, saying that the fish are scared. Then, we saw that he was belittling our defense industry capacity and trying to send messages abroad, to other states and countries. These are of course very sad, but this time his latest statement is criticizing Türkiye’s approach and policy regarding the war and chaos in our region. Of course, you can criticize it. But this is your right.” “A national and security issue of this kind can never be made a political polemic. We have only one goal under the leadership of our President: To build a process in which our 86 million citizens will be united, without any discrimination, from north to south, from east to west, and to protect them from this circle of fire around us. Thank God, today we continue to create this security circle with the brand of our President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.” he said.

Zorlu continued his words as follows: “Turkey is prepared for this process with all its institutions. We make a difference with our steps that prioritize the security mechanism and regional diplomacy. Today, Turkey has become one of the rare countries that can negotiate with both one side of the war and the other side. Not only here, but also in the Ukraine-Russia crisis, and in the Ethiopia-Somalia crisis, in distant geographies, Turkey has become a country called for the mediation mechanism whose word is respected, and this is Türkiye’s power. It is a very important thing that we take from our ancient past.” It has become our source of power.”

Expressing that there is a strong and important bond between Turkey and Azerbaijan, Zorlu said, “If Turkey is strong, Azerbaijan will of course be strong, and we believe that as Azerbaijan becomes stronger, the great Turkish world will strengthen its power, become crowned and move forward to the future. In this respect, the bond between us is neither a gossip nor a social media post. The bond between us is a bond of heart, a unity of destiny. We would like to convey our greetings and respect to our brothers in Azerbaijan through you. And “I hope Kars will become an important center where the unity of power of these two states and, at the end of the day, 8 states will be crowned. How will it come? We are talking about that corridor that brings a trade capacity of approximately 600 billion dollars from the Chinese border to Europe through Azerbaijan and Turkey. And now, thank God, what was once unimaginable has come true.” Mentioning that Karabakh was liberated from occupation with the solidarity of Azerbaijan and Türkiye, Zorlu said, “Now, the work on a corridor there is continuing rapidly. And what will happen when this place is opened? Direct transportation between Turkey and Azerbaijan will be reduced to 48 hours. In addition, the market in Central Asia that I mentioned will be strengthened with a time saving of 30-35 percent. Moreover, that transfer by sea via the Suez Canal will also reach a reduction capacity of weeks. When these are implemented, we believe that our Eastern Anatolia Region, but specifically Kars, will be the driving force of this center, it will be the power of attraction, and it will be a logistics center. Hopefully, when these developments accelerate, the normalization process between Turkey and Armenia is progressing and continues on its way. We believe that when this is concluded and the doors are opened, Kars will again be the center of attraction of both trade, friendship, peace and tranquility. In this sense, we hope that the great Turkish world we look at will be the 21st century of the Turkish world. “We have a goal of achieving the century, we believe in it, and we continue to move forward with strong steps towards this goal.”

Thanking the Istanbul Provincial Presidency for the organization, First Lady Erdoğan said, “The taste of being together with old friends and companions is truly different.” he said.

First Lady Erdoğan stated that they have been working shoulder to shoulder with women’s branches for years, day and night, and said, “We support each other in good times and bad times, in joy and sorrow. I have friendships with many of you for many years. We worked hard together in the founding cadres of the AK Party movement. The difficulties, struggles and sacrifices of that time have turned into today’s memories full of lessons.” he said.

Stating that they have branched out over the years, with old and new staff, just like a family tree whose roots go deeper with each new generation, Erdoğan said, “That’s why today we are at a family table, not at a corporate iftar. How fortunate we are to be with our brothers. Our Prophet says in one of his hadiths, ‘Continuing old friendship is part of faith.’ Because the feeling of loyalty comes from faith.” he said.

Erdoğan said, “For the sake of these senior friendships, for which I am always grateful, let us hold each other closer than ever and never allow the devil to cause discord between us for any reason. I want you to know that you are always in my prayers. May God always preserve our unity and prosperity, and do not show us the shortcomings of each other.” he said.

Stating that fasting is hungry for the time that revives with the voice of the Quran, hands opened with prayers, hearts filled with mercy, Erdoğan said, “What is on the world’s agenda shows that fasting is hungry for a refined Muslim mind, a conscious ummah, and faithful hearts that will direct history. It is hungry for closing the ranks, the spirit of cause, the power of unity and solidarity. God has given us all to comprehend these, to understand and live Ramadan properly, to be Muslims worthy of this religion.” Because Allah tells us in His verse: ‘Hold tightly to the rope of Allah, all together, and do not become divided.’ ” he commands. made his assessment.

First Lady Erdoğan continued her speech as follows:

“In these holy days, we see how our geography is going through great tests. We are literally in a ring of fire. Akif’s claim to civilization, which he calls a ‘monster with only one tooth left’, is not taken lightly. That so-called civilization targets primary schools and newborn hospitals. Wherever it goes, children’s graves are dug side by side, mass child burials are carried out, leaving behind thousands of orphans. These crises that neighboring countries have been dragged into, of course, deeply sadden us. However, at the same time, the leadership of our President and the AK Party, which has come to life for our country for years. “We also witness how good the services we received have taken us.”

“Today, we are a country that can produce its own technology, satellites, aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles and automobiles with our national technology move.” First Lady Erdoğan said, “We have a high level of capacity to ensure the security of our country and nation. You are already closely following the diplomatic activities carried out by our President. We strive not only for our own security, but also to ensure peace in our region and all over the world and to solve problems through diplomacy. In this sense, Turkey is the most benevolent power in the world, as well as the voice and representative of common sense. If today, as a nation, we can break our fast in peace and lay our heads on the pillow safely, all of you have contributed to this.” he said.

“IN THE FIRST DAYS, THE NUMBER OF WOMEN MEMBERS WAS ONLY A FEW THOUSANDS”

First Lady Erdoğan stated that everyone knows how much President Erdoğan values ​​women and said:

“They state at every opportunity that women are ‘the subject of politics, not the object’. You have always lived up to this promise and continue to do so. If you remember, in those early days when the AK Party was founded, our number of female members was only a few thousand. But a handful of women, whose hearts were full of love for the homeland, put their stamp on Turkish politics despite all the difficult conditions, obstacles and impossibilities. Because we did not pursue personal interests. We did not make calculations. We had only one problem, and that was our own. “Our goal was to tear down the walls that trapped our nation living in internal exile in our homeland, to work like ants and bring giant works to our country, and to leave a strong Turkey to future generations. Fortunately, following your footsteps, the number of women participating in the AK Party movement has exceeded 6 million today. There is no other example of such a large women’s organization in the world political history. Now, we will build the Turkey Century with these 6 million believing women, and we will do this not only for ourselves but for all humanity.”

Noting that Türkiye is the hope and prayer of oppressed geographies, Erdoğan said, “History imposes an important mission on us. We need to see this well, realize this heavy responsibility on our shoulders and continue on our way stronger and more determinedly. At this point, one of the biggest duties falls on our Istanbul Provincial Directorate. Because Istanbul is the heart of Türkiye. Our story started here. The spirit of the AK Party was born here. In short, we will keep this spirit vigorous in all our provincial and district organizations. It’s you.” He made a statement.

Explaining that the AK Party Women’s Branch is like a memory, Erdoğan said, “I wish our founders and young cadres to come together more often. I want consultation meetings to be held, and I want the elders of our party to tell the young people about their historical testimonies first hand. Because you are the memory of this movement. They will learn from you not to give up, to take a dignified stance in the face of criticism and even attacks, to cope with difficulties, to persevere, to bear the responsibility of the cause, to open the doors of hearts and to win hearts. “I hope we can pass on the valuable legacy of experience to the young staff together.” He completed his speech with these words:

“EVERY PATTERN WOVEN BY OUR WOMEN WITH PATIENCE AND PRAYERS IS NOT JUST A FABRIC”

AK Party Headquarters Women’s Branch President Tuğba Işık Ercan also said that Emine Erdoğan is the most loyal witness of the AK Party’s case.

Stating that every rug in Anatolia has a story and every stitch has a meaning, Ercan said, “Every pattern woven by our women with patience, grace and prayers has become not just a fabric, but the memory of a nation, the trace of a deep-rooted culture. That ‘first stitch’ you made was actually the beginning of the women’s movement that changed the bad fortune of a nation. The march you started that day with patience, grace and great faith is today where millions of women freely engage in politics and proudly at every level of the state.” It turned into a giant tapestry of civilization that it served.” he said.

Ercan stated that loyalty is the name of a stance and loyalty for them and said, “Our loyalty is to this city, this country, this nation and our sacred values that make us who we are. Turkey, which buried those gloomy days of February 28 in history, is today experiencing the Turkey Century, which produces UAVs and UCAVs with female engineers, thanks to your efforts. This freedom where our children do not have to choose between their beliefs and their careers, where women say ‘I’m in’ in every field.” “The climate is the fruit of your sweat and efforts. May God bless you all.” he said.

“WE TOUCH HEARTS WITH THE LOVE OF THE FIRST DAY, NEIGHBORHOOD, NEIGHBORHOOD, STREET, DOOR TO DOOR”

AK Party Istanbul Provincial Women’s Branch President Saliha Demirer underlined that they have left a full year behind and said, “As the AK Party Istanbul Provincial Women’s Branch organization, we come from within the nation and produce politics for our nation with our strong organizational structure of 11 thousand 250 people in 39 districts and 961 neighborhoods of Istanbul, we touch hearts neighborhood by neighborhood, street by street, door to door with the love of the first day. We leave our mark on every street of Istanbul and become a partner in many stories. In 2025 “We believe that with our 24 thousand 286 new members joining us and a total of over 1 million 180 thousand female members in Istanbul, we will write the story of the Istanbul Century together.” he said.

After the speeches, Saliha Demirer presented Emine Erdoğan with a painting engraved with etamine in memory of the day.

The program continued with iftar after the recitation of the Holy Quran and the call to prayer, and ended with a family photo shoot.

First Lady Erdoğan later visited the “Trace and Loop” corner at the provincial headquarters and tied the first stitches of a carpet.

Many attended the iftar program, including Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, AK Party Sevilay Tuncer and Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya, AK Party Group Özlem Zengin, AK Party Istanbul Provincial Abdullah Özdemir’s wife Nihal Özdemir, Istanbul Women’s Branch MYK and MKYK Deputy Chairman members, members of parliament, women district and town deputy chairmen and guests of the Founding Women’s Branch of the Welfare Party.