[97228] Mayors of Adalar and Silifke suspended from their positions following corruption investigations in Turkey

Dramatic removal of mayors in Turkey due to criminal suspicions

During the day of June 24, 2026, it was reported by Sondakika Haber Gündem that the mayors of Adalar, Ali Ercan Akpolat, and Silifke, Mustafa Turgut, were suspended from their positions immediately.

According to the channel Gündem Hattı, which reports on current events in Turkey, an investigation is being conducted by the Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office against Adalar Mayor Ali Ercan Akpolat on suspicion of "establishing a criminal organization" and "taking bribes." According to the source, Akpolat was arrested on June 23, 2026, by order of the 3rd Anatolian Peace Court, a step that led to his immediate suspension by the Turkish Ministry of Interior.

In accordance with the provisions of the Turkish Municipal Law, the Adalar City Council is expected to convene to elect an acting mayor. According to these sources, the planned election is expected to take place on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.