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NEW Party Chairman Özel, in his statement on his social media account, referred to historical deceptions and emphasized that Izmir will be protected by the nation.
NEW Party Chairman Özel used the following statements in his statement on his social media account:
"Those who got a signature from the palace a century ago thought they were getting Anatolia as well. They were wrong. Now, they think that they will get the whole city of Izmir when they get a signature from a bad-maye under threat. They are wrong. It is significant that those who call Izmir 'infidel' are interested in the Izmir anthem. The one who takes the pledge does not own the property. If anyone thinks that the property is mine, here is the square. The brave man puts the ballot box and appears before the people of Izmir. You nominated the minister, but it didn't work, the Prime Minister." You nominated a candidate but it didn't work.
You never won Izmir at the ballot box, you never will. These things can't happen with Snatch-and-Kac. Those who are afraid of the nation will already have a retroactive period. Come on Erdoğan, I expect you to face the camera with that namerd tomorrow and leave a new shameful photo in history. Let those who run away, let those who run away, let them go. I look into the eyes of the nation. Everyone does what suits them. "The nation writes what happened in the black book of history."
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
After Özel's statement, NEW Party will hold more camps in Izmir and appeal to voters.
Likely · Within weeks
AK Party or Erdogan will make a statement or counter-attack in response to Ozel's statement.
Possible · Within days

Istanbul Labor, Peace and Democracy Forces, with the protest they organized in Kadıköy İskele Square, demanded that the allegations of fund theft be investigated by an independent commission, and reacted to the municipal operations and detentions.

Ankara Police Department, due to the march event to be organized by Ankara Palestine Solidarity Platform on Wednesday, October 7 at 19.00, Dr. It was announced that traffic will be closed in both directions on certain sections of Mediha Eldem Street, Olgunlar Street, Meşrutiyet Street, Kızılırmak Street, Mithatpaşa Street, Bankacı Street, Atatürk Boulevard and A. Adnan Saygun Street from 15.00 until the event ends.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs announced that the mayors of Eyüpsultan, Ataşehir, Yenişehir, Mersin and Mezitli were temporarily suspended from office within the scope of the Constitution and Municipal Law because they were arrested on charges such as bribery, forming an organization and bid rigging.

Istanbul Governorship announced that Ataşehir Deputy Mayor Murat Güneş, who was arrested by the Istanbul Anatolian Chief Public Prosecutor's Office within the scope of the investigation for the crimes of 'Being a Member of an Organization Established for the Purpose of Committing a Crime' and 'Taking Bribe', was suspended from his duty by the Ministry of Internal Affairs on 06.10.2026 and that the Municipal Council will convene on 10 October 2026 and a new deputy mayor will be elected.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs suspended Yenişehir Mayor Abdullah Özyiğit, Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer and Mezitli Mayor Ahmet Serkan Tuncer after the arrest of Eyüpsultan Mayor Mithat Bülent Özmen. Vahap Seçer and Ahmet Serkan Tuncer were also removed from their respective municipalities union presidencies.

The Ministry of Internal Affairs suspended the mayors of Eyüpsultan, Ataşehir, Yenişehir, Mersin and Mezitli and Ataşehir Deputy Mayor Murat Güneş after they were arrested on charges of bribery, rigging institution tenders, fraud and establishing a criminal organization. Municipal councils will hold new elections for the vacant mayor and deputy mayor positions on October 10, 2026.