Bekir Bozdağ Resigns as Deputy Speaker of Parliament Due to Health Issues

AK Party Şanlıurfa Deputy Bekir Bozdağ announced that he has resigned from his position as Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) because he will not be able to preside over the General Assembly for approximately four to five months during his treatment and recovery process.

Reason for Resignation and Process

AK Party Şanlıurfa Deputy Bekir Bozdağ decided to leave his position as Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey due to health issues.

Bozdağ stated that he took this step because he would not be able to preside over the General Assembly for about 4-5 months during the treatment and recovery process.

Other Deputy Speakers in Parliament

Following Bekir Bozdağ's resignation, a vacancy has occurred in the TBMM Deputy Speakership seat held from the AK Party quota.

Tekin Bingöl on behalf of the New Party, Pervin Buldan on behalf of the DEM Party, and Celal Adan on behalf of the MHP continue to serve as deputy speakers in Parliament.

New Process and Political Reactions

The AK Party group is planning to hold an internal election for the vacant TBMM Deputy Speakership seat.

MHP Deputy Chairman Feti Yıldız conveyed his best wishes for a speedy recovery to Bozdağ in a social media post.

Political Background of Bekir Bozdağ

Bekir Bozdağ has previously served as deputy prime minister and minister of justice, alongside serving as a deputy for Yozgat.

Bozdağ, who has been serving as the TBMM Deputy Speaker since June 2023, has undertaken various high-level responsibilities throughout his political career.