Breaking news! The Ministry of Interior has dismissed five CHP mayors from office. This situation has shaken the political agenda in Turkey.

Among the mayors who were arrested are Utku Caner Çaykara, the Mayor of Avcılar, Hasan Akgün, the Mayor of Büyükçekmece, Hakan Bahçetepe, the Mayor of Gaziosmanpaşa, Kadir Aydar, the Mayor of Ceyhan, and Oya Tekin, the Mayor of Seyhan.

The Ministry of Interior stated that the dismissal of these mayors is a temporary measure under Article 127 of the Constitution and Article 47 of the Municipal Law No. 5393.

These developments occurred within the framework of an ongoing corruption investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, resulting in the arrest of a total of 22 individuals.

This incident raises many questions about the future of local governance in Turkey, creating a significant impact on the political landscape.