Speaking about the scandal that broke out in Tepebaşı Municipality, Albayrak stated that the donations of philanthropists were sold illegally: “What we call a soup kitchen is a place where food is produced for the poor. It really saddened us that they sell the charity donations made there to the nation by establishing a front company in exchange for money. The charity owners want them to be distributed through the municipality. The municipality buys them and sells them for money in the organizations they organize in wedding halls. In other words, they sell the charity as a food service through a front company.” Stating that the incident came to light with a complaint from an insider to CİMER, Albayrak noted that 15 people were arrested within the scope of the investigation and the judicial process is about to begin: “The fact that they even reached out to the money or food or food that an orphan or a poor person is entitled to is the biggest indicator of how helpless they are.”

THEY DRIED THE SAKARYA RIVER, AND THE AK PARTY GAVE IT TO LIFE

Giving an example from Çifteler district that confirms President Erdoğan’s words, Albayrak said, “Look, the birthplace of the Sakarya River is our Çifteler district. After the 2024 elections, a CHP friend became the mayor there. He really dried up Sakarbaşı because of his own ignorance, inexperience, not asking and acting on his own orders. After that, he returned, passed, and came to us. Look, Çifteler Mayor came to the AK Party Provincial Chairmanship. He said ‘President, we have problems here, we need to intervene.’ We also held meetings with our MPs, our Ministry of Agriculture, and our General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works. A really good work was done with its technical infrastructure, engineering and calculations. 12 leaks were prevented, the covers were renewed and at this point, our Sakarya River has regained its former state. And today, we would like to thank again and again our Ministry of Agriculture and our General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works, who helped bring the place back to its old days.”

“WE HAVE SEEN OUR PRESIDENT’S WORD BY LIVING IN ESKİŞEHİR”

In his speech, Albayrak exemplified a criticism that President Erdoğan has been using for years, specifically in Eskişehir, and said that the events that took place proved the truth of this statement. Albayrak said, “You know, our President always says, ‘CHP means thirst. CHP means mud, pit,’ and we really saw this by experiencing it in Eskişehir.”

“WE HAVE LOVE AT THE POINT OF SERVICE, THEY CANNOT LOOK AT THE CITY BECAUSE OF THE FIGHT”

Listing the investments brought by the AK Party to Eskişehir, Albayrak reminded that Eskişehir was the first city in Türkiye where the High Speed ​​Train was built, and cited as examples the nearly 20 thousand TOKİ residences, KYK dormitories for 20 thousand people, city hospitals and the domestic locomotives produced by TÜRASAŞ. Stating that CHP members lied that “TÜRASAŞ is closing down”, whereas the institution decided to expand and hire 300 new personnel in 2027, Albayrak concluded his words as follows: “We really have an excitement, an appetite, a love to serve our citizens. Due to their own internal fights, they do not take any steps regarding the future of the city or the problems of the city. Because their purpose is not to serve this country; we have seen this in the best way.”

“THERE IS NO PARTY LIKE CHP LEFT, THERE ARE THOSE WHO RANG IMAMOĞLU’S SWORD LEFT”

Quoting the words of a parliament member who resigned from the CHP and joined the AK Party, Albayrak drew attention to the crisis of democracy within the main opposition party: “A young brother of ours used the following statement: ‘There is no party called CHP left. There are those who praise Ekrem İmamoğlu and those who wave Ekrem İmamoğlu’s sword. If you don’t say the right thing to them, they exclude you.’ They brought a huge CHP under the hegemony of one person. Ekrem İmamoğlu has become bigger than CHP today.”

Breaking news… Ankara Regional Court of Justice 36th Civil Chamber announced its decision in the case filed regarding the 38th Ordinary Congress of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) held on 4-5 November 2023.

ABSOLUTE NULL DECISION HAS BEEN MADE

The court ruled that the congresses and congresses in question were held in violation of the principles of intra-party democracy, equality and free will, and deemed the elections invalid due to “absolute nullity”.

In the decision, it was evaluated that the will of the delegates was damaged by relations of interest, confidentiality was violated in the voting processes and this was contrary to public order. For this reason, it was ruled that the congress and congress would be deemed invalid from the date they were held. The court also ruled that all congresses held and decisions taken after this date were invalid. Returning to the period before the congress, it was stated that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and the previous party organs should continue their duties. In terms of the Istanbul Provincial Congress, it was stated that the previous administration should continue its duty.

In addition, it was noted that in some files, new administrations were suspended from office with a precautionary injunction and the old administrations were reinstated as a precautionary measure.
The 36th Civil Chamber of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice made a historic decision regarding the 38th Ordinary Electoral Congress of the CHP held on 4-5 November 2023 and the Istanbul Provincial Congress on 8 October 2023. The court stated that the congress and congress were invalidated with “absolute nullity” and ruled that both organizations should be canceled from the date they were held.

DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES WERE VIOLATED

In the decision, it was emphasized that the will of the delegates was guided by various interest relations, democratic principles were violated in the election processes and there was a violation of public order. In the court’s reasoned decision; It was stated that criminal investigations, indictments, witness statements, MASAK reports, institutional correspondence and summaries of proceedings were evaluated together. Accordingly, it was concluded that some delegates were given money, were promised job placements in municipalities, were promised candidacy and political positions, and were provided with various benefits such as shopping cards.

Breaking news: According to the decision of the 36th Legal Chamber of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice (BAM), the 38th Ordinary Congress of the CHP on 4-5 November 2023 and the Istanbul Provincial Congress on 8 October 2023 were canceled due to “absolute nullity”.

ISTANBUL PROVINCIAL CONGRESS WAS ALSO CANCELED

The court also decided to annul the CHP Istanbul Provincial Congress held on October 8, 2023 and all decisions taken at this congress due to absolute nullity. It was stated that the provincial president and the provincial administration should continue their duties before the Istanbul Provincial Congress.

PRECAUTIONARY DECISION AGAINST ÖZGÜR ÖZEL AND HIS MANAGEMENT

Another striking part of the decision was the provisional injunction decisions. It was stated that the plaintiffs’ requests for precautionary measures were accepted in the cases filed and consolidated in various civil courts of first instance in Ankara, and it was decided that Özgür Özel, who took office with the congress of 4-5 November 2023, members of the Central Executive Board, members of the Party Assembly and members of the High Disciplinary Board were suspended from duty as a precautionary measure.

The court also ruled that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and the members of the Party Assembly and the High Disciplinary Board, who served before the congress, should assume their duties as a precautionary measure and reinstate them until the decision is finalized.

“CHP HAS BEEN REMEMBERED WITH MANY THINGS BUT…”

So, what did Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu say to his close circle during this process? Hürriyet Newspaper Ankara Representative Hande Fırat conveyed the details.

Hande Fırat told Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu’s close circle, “We have no personal expectations, but we have to come with political nullity.” and “CHP has been associated with many things until today, but it has never been labeled as theft.” He stated that he used the expression.

“WILL BELONGS THE NATION, BELONGS TO THE DELEGATES, BELONGS TO THE MEMBERS”

Stating that “the duty of the judiciary is to ensure the rule of law,” Gürlek pointed out that election security applies not only to general elections but also to the internal processes of political parties.

Pointing out that political parties are indispensable elements and supporting pillars of democracy, Gürlek said, “Damaging these pillars means directly damaging democracy. Therefore, this decision is a decision that reinforces our citizens’ trust in democracy and shows that the self-protection mechanisms of democracy are functioning.” made his assessment.

“THE WAY TO APPEAL THE DECISION IS OPEN”

Emphasizing that the rule of law is the state that takes allegations seriously and evaluates them with evidence, Gürlek continued as follows:

“Of course, the appeal of this decision is open. The process will continue to operate within the legal order. It will be of great importance that everyone respects this process, makes their evaluations within the framework of the law, and raises their objections within the legal order. The basic principle for us is clear, the will belongs to the nation, the delegates, the members. The state of law stands tall against every element that casts a shadow on this will. Turkey will continue to strengthen its democracy with law, justice and commitment to the will of the nation.”

Yumaklı and Sudanese Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation İsmet Guraşi attended the 16th Term Turkey-Sudan Joint Economic Commission (KEK) Meeting Minutes Signing Ceremony at the General Directorate of State Hydraulic Works (DSİ). Underlining that the relations between Turkey and Sudan are based not only on a common geography but also on unshakable historical ties and deep unity of heart, Yumaklı explained that it is extremely valuable to hold this meeting after 8 years.

Yumaklı pointed out that KEK is the main execution platform in strategic areas such as trade, investment, agriculture, energy, health and education and said, “I believe that the decisions we took in this meeting will give a new impetus to our relations in the coming period and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood between our peoples.” he said. Stating that they are pleased to see that the commercial relations between Turkey and Sudan have developed significantly in the last twenty years, Yumaklı said, “Our bilateral trade volume, which was at the level of 71 million dollars in 2003, reached an all-time high of 680 million dollars in 2022. However, with the effect of the ongoing current conditions in Sudan, our trade volume has reached 390 million dollars as of 2025.” he said.

Yumaklı said that they believe that trade will start to increase again as permanent stability is achieved in Sudan and the economic normalization process accelerates. Pointing out that the goal of increasing the bilateral trade volume to 2 billion dollars in the medium term is achievable, Yumaklı said, “In this context, it is of great importance that the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement and the Mutual Promotion and Protection of Investments Agreement signed between Turkey and Sudan come into force.” he said. Yumaklı pointed out that Sudan has significant potential for Turkish investors and contracting companies and continued: “We evaluate that our investments in Sudan have reached the level of approximately 300 million dollars. The Turkish contracting sector has been one of the most concrete indicators of the economic partnership between the two countries, with more than 90 projects worth 3 billion dollars it has undertaken to date. In the coming period, the joint projects to be developed in strategic areas such as agriculture, energy, telecommunications, defense industry, food security and modern irrigation technologies will add a new dimension to our cooperation.” We believe it will bring success.”
Emphasizing that they attach great importance to improving relations with Sudan in areas such as agriculture, health, education and humanitarian cooperation, Yumaklı said, “We have 5 agreements that form the legal basis of our cooperation in the fields of agriculture, water, animal husbandry and forestry. Both parties act with awareness of the strategic importance of cooperation in the fields of agriculture, irrigation and food security in supporting sustainable economic development and strengthening bilateral economic relations.” he said.

THEY WERE REFERRED TO THE JUDGE WITH A REQUEST FOR ARREST

Following the prosecutor’s statements, the suspects, Beşiktaş Municipality CHP Council Member İlker Uluer, former Beşiktaş Deputy Mayor Cevdet Çalı, and Beşiktaş Municipality Personnel Services Manager Bülent Karakaş, were referred to the Criminal Court of Peace with a request for arrest.

A LOT OF MATERIALS AND MONEY WERE SEIZED

While a large number of digital materials were seized during the searches carried out in the residence and office rooms of the suspects, 90 thousand dollars and 5 thousand Euros, which were considered to have been obtained from crime, were also seized.