Abdurrahman Tutdere, the Mayor of Adıyaman who was suspended from his duties by the Ministry of Interior and placed under house arrest with judicial control as part of an operation targeting CHP municipalities, has issued a statement affirming the continuation of municipal services. “The Adıyaman Municipality is the home of the Adıyaman people. We will proceed with our investments and services without pause. We have a robust team capable of countering any and all slander and defamation,” Tutdere asserted. He also announced that the municipal council group has resolved to nominate Deputy Mayor Ufuk Bayır as the acting mayor.
Following his temporary removal from office by the Ministry of Interior, Abdurrahman Tutdere made a declaration via his social media account. Stating, “We have a strong team that will refute every smear and false accusation. We will pick up where we left off, but with even greater strength. We stand with Adıyaman and are at the service of our people,” Tutdere provided the following details:
“Today, we held our group meeting in Adıyaman with our Provincial Chairman and Municipal Council members, where we conducted a thorough assessment of the recent events. In a show of strong resolve following my suspension, our council group has decided to appoint and nominate Mapping Engineer Mr. Ufuk Bayır, who previously served as Deputy Mayor, to the role of Acting Mayor. I hope this decision proves beneficial for our city and its residents. Since the day we first assumed office, we have served our populace with a transparent and diligent ethos, working in harmony with all groups within our council. We have consistently maintained our unity and solidarity in our city, which is striving to rise from the rubble after suffering immense devastation in the February 6 earthquakes.”
“WE WILL CARRY ON FROM WHERE WE LEFT OFF, EVEN MORE POWERFULLY”
“We are continuing on our path today with the same conviction and determination. My dear brothers and sisters of Adıyaman, do not fall into despair. Our colleagues remain at their posts and will continue to serve our people. We made a promise to Adıyaman: we will transform Adıyaman into a happy city. We are one, we are together, we are strong, and we are Adıyaman. The Adıyaman Municipality belongs to the people of Adıyaman. Our investments and our services will carry on unabated.”