Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya Resigns as AKP Deputy Chairperson

AKP Deputy Chairperson Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya announced that she has stepped down from her position and party memberships following fund allegations raised against her. It was stated that Sayan Kaya requested her release from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and that this request was approved.

Resignation Decision and Social Media Statement

AKP Deputy Chairperson Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya announced to the public that she resigned from her position and party memberships due to the fund allegations regarding her.

Making a post on her social media account, Kaya stated that she attaches the utmost importance to clarifying the allegations made against her in a way that leaves no room for doubt.

Requested Release from Erdoğan

Sayan Kaya stated that, in accordance with the political responsibility she undertook, she requested her release from President and AKP Chairperson Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Statements from the Party and the Spokesperson

Providing information on the matter, AKP Spokesperson Ömer Çelik stated that Sayan Kaya requested her release from her MYK and MKYK memberships and that this request was accepted by President Erdoğan.

Ömer Çelik also noted that they believe in the presumption of innocence and that they will decide on the steps to be taken once the legal situation becomes clear.

Reactions from Political Circles and the Opposition

Making a statement following the resignation decision, Yeni Parti Chairperson Özgür Özel called on President Erdoğan to work together to drain the swamp.

Yeni Parti Spokesperson Zeynel Emre had previously made certain allegations regarding Fatma Betül Sayan Kaya and her husband İlyas Kaya at a district congress he attended.

Investigation Process and Arrests

It was reported that a total of 51 people had been arrested as of September 26 within the scope of the fund crisis investigation, which caused turbulence in the capital markets.