{"id":143376,"date":"2025-05-31T17:12:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-31T17:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/breaking-ozgur-ozels-bold-move-at-gaziosmanpasa-municipality-ill-quit-if-even-a-lira-is-found\/"},"modified":"2025-05-31T17:12:46","modified_gmt":"2025-05-31T17:12:46","slug":"breaking-ozgur-ozels-bold-move-at-gaziosmanpasa-municipality-ill-quit-if-even-a-lira-is-found","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/breaking-ozgur-ozels-bold-move-at-gaziosmanpasa-municipality-ill-quit-if-even-a-lira-is-found\/","title":{"rendered":"Breaking: \u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel&#8217;s bold move at Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Municipality: &#8220;I\u2019ll quit if even a lira is found.&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-content-news-id=\"2405711\" property=\"articleBody\">\n<h2>CHP&#8217;s \u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel: A Fight Against Political Manipulation in Gaziosmanpa\u015fa<\/h2>\n<p>Recently, the General Chairman of the Republican People\u2019s Party (CHP), \u00a0\u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel\u00a0, visited Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Municipality amidst the controversy surrounding the detention of Mayor \u00a0Hakan Bah\u00e7etepe\u00a0. During his visit, \u00d6zel stated that the CHP is confronting a \u00a0well-organized plot\u00a0 aimed at undermining local governance and destabilizing the party\u2019s presence in the area.<\/p>\n<p>\u00d6zel addressed the public with strong affirmations: \u201cI greet all the honest, honorable, brave, and beautiful people of Gaziosmanpa\u015fa who stand behind their chosen officials. This struggle is not new; it has been ongoing since the \u00a0first conspiracy\u00a0 against our party when they attempted to install a trustee in Esenyurt Municipality\u2014a seat we won fairly in the elections.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Historical Context of Conspiracies<\/h2>\n<p>\u00d6zel emphasized that the political turmoil is a targeted effort against the CHP. \u201cWe have endured \u00a0213 days of political harassment\u00a0 following the conspiracies surrounding our mayors, council members, bureaucrats, and especially \u00a0Ekrem \u0130mamo\u011flu\u00a0, who has won three consecutive elections as the Mayor of Istanbul,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is not merely about Hakan Bah\u00e7etepe; it\u2019s about the integrity of all elected officials in Gaziosmanpa\u015fa,\u201d he added. \u00d6zel accused the ruling party of harboring resentment against those who have won against them electorally, asserting that their struggles were intertwined with larger issues affecting the city and the country.<\/p>\n<h2>The Allegations: A Call for Accountability<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most alarming aspects of this situation, according to \u00d6zel, is the \u00a0fabrication of evidence\u00a0. During the investigation into Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Municipality, law enforcement allegedly uncovered a \u201chidden safe,\u201d though \u00d6zel countered this accusation vehemently. \u201cI affirm that when our offices were raided, nothing incriminating was found\u2014only municipal seals and \u00a0hard drives containing previous records.\u00a0 There was not a single lira of illicit money,\u201d he declared, denouncing the media\u2019s role in amplifying these unfounded claims.<\/p>\n<p>\u00d6zel issued a bold challenge to the media: \u201cIf a single lira was found in the Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Municipality\u2019s safe, I will resign from politics. Let\u2019s hold them accountable, instead of perpetuating this cycle of lies.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Unraveling the Lies Behind the Claims<\/h2>\n<p>The accusations surrounding \u00a0Ekrem \u0130mamo\u011flu&#8217;s\u00a0 security detail also surfaced during the discussion. \u00d6zel mentioned that upon the detainment of \u0130mamo\u011flu\u2019s close security officer, rumors propagated about the discovery of a secret safe filled with incriminating evidence. \u201cIn reality, only \u00a0two bullets\u00a0 belonging to a designated service weapon were found, proving yet again that these allegations are devoid of truth,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He continued to recount the turmoil surrounding the allegations, insisting that these false narratives have been relentlessly perpetuated to tarnish the CHP&#8217;s reputation: \u201cThey have not left any stone unturned in their effort to smear our party.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The Fight for Justice: Holding the Ruling Party Accountable<\/h2>\n<p>\u00d6zel is insistent that in addition to defending the reputation of the CHP, there must be accountability among those who engage in such \u00a0deceitful tactics\u00a0. He urged the public to question the legitimacy of the claims and to scrutinize the ruling party&#8217;s governance over its municipalities.<\/p>\n<p>He specifically pointed out the financial dealings within their ranks, highlighting a major gas station operator\u2019s endeavours to build an AVM (Shopping Mall) in Gaziosmanpa\u015fa without the necessary licenses. \u201cThis was not a legitimate process. A legislation was pushed through in the National Assembly to circumvent the regional licensing regulations,\u201d he explained, revealing that such unethical practices are widespread among the opposing party.<\/p>\n<h2>Assessing the Systemic Issues<\/h2>\n<p>In reflecting upon the challenges faced by the CHP amid these ongoing battles, \u00d6zel emphasized that the party has remained steadfast in its commitment to the \u00a0welfare of the citizens\u00a0 of Istanbul and Gaziosmanpa\u015fa. \u201cWe refuse to be manipulated; we will continue our fight against these political conspiracies,\u201d he proclaimed, rallying the community to remain vigilant against \u00a0political unfairness\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p>He further criticized the ruling administration for its failure to address the pressing needs of the citizens, despite their claims. \u201cYou cannot address local issues if you are not directly engaging with the people,\u201d he lamented, urging for greater involvement in municipal affairs.<\/p>\n<p>In conclusion, \u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel\u2019s statements encapsulate the ongoing struggle within Turkish politics, particularly around the actions taken against elected officials of the CHP. The revelations surrounding \u00a0political manipulation\u00a0, false accusations, and the fight for truth highlight the critical need for transparency and accountability within government structures. The CHP remains committed to protecting its integrity and serving the public, demonstrating resilience in the face of adversity.\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">General News &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHP&#8217;s \u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel: A Fight Against Political Manipulation in Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Recently, the General Chairman of the Republican People\u2019s Party (CHP), \u00a0\u00d6zg\u00fcr \u00d6zel\u00a0, visited Gaziosmanpa\u015fa Municipality amidst the controversy surrounding the detention of Mayor \u00a0Hakan Bah\u00e7etepe\u00a0. During his visit, \u00d6zel stated that the CHP is confronting a \u00a0well-organized plot\u00a0 aimed at undermining local governance and destabilizing [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":143377,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-143376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=143376"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/143376\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/143377"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=143376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=143376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=143376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}