Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş has encountered significant criticism on social media platforms after holding a private meeting with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the presidential palace. The discussion, which Yavaş described as an opportunity to brief the president on ongoing municipal infrastructure projects and metro investments, occurred during a period of heightened political tension. Critics have expressed disapproval of the meeting, citing the ongoing detention of several opposition mayors and the ruling party's recent takeover of various municipalities that were secured by opposition candidates during the 2024 local elections. While Yavaş utilized his official social media channels to highlight the administrative nature of the talks, the encounter has sparked debate regarding the optics of engaging with the administration while opposition figures face legal challenges and political pressure.
Source : Turkish Minute
