AKP's Eray Karadeniz has been elected as the deputy mayor of Gaziosmanpaşa. This development has caused a significant stir in the political arena.

Former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu introduced Karadeniz to three different ministers. These visits are seen as part of a quest for political support.

Karadeniz was elected as deputy mayor following the arrest of Gaziosmanpaşa Mayor Hakan Bahçetepe. This situation is interpreted as an effort to strengthen AKP's power in local governance.

Karadeniz has begun visiting local tradesmen to strengthen his relationship with the public. These visits are seen as an important step to reinforce AKP's influence in local governance.

While CHP describes this situation as a 'usurpation of the people's will', it is stated that a new era has begun in Gaziosmanpaşa with Karadeniz's election as deputy mayor.