Controversial Spending by Tokat Municipality Under Ekrem İmamoğlu

Tokat Municipality, under the leadership of MHP Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu, made a controversial expenditure. The purchase of 475 kilos of mixed nuts has caused a significant public reaction.
On May 22, 2025, a total of 264,575 TL was spent on this purchase, which has become a hot topic in Tokat and on social media.
The procurement was made through direct supply, which raised eyebrows. This method is typically used for urgent needs, and its application for nut purchases has sparked discussions.
Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu has not made an official statement regarding this expenditure, leading to further speculation in the public.

The reasons behind this expenditure and the intended use of the nuts at events are being questioned. The people of Tokat are wondering about the necessity of this spending.