The background of the headscarf controversy at Cemil Tugay's AK Party joining ceremony

Following İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay's joining of the AK Party and President Tayyip Erdoğan pinning his badge, the events at the ceremony became a trending topic on social media. The headscarf on the shoulder of his wife, Öznur Tugay, at the ceremony led to various interpretations and criticisms.

Badge Ceremony and Social Media Reactions

The events that took place during the ceremony when İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay joined the AK Party and had his badge pinned caught the attention of social media users.

The headscarf worn on the shoulder of Öznur Tugay, who was invited to the stage by President Tayyip Erdoğan alongside Cemil Tugay, was targeted on social media and sparked controversies.

Archives and Past Similar Preferences

Research and archival reviews revealed that Öznur Tugay did not make this clothing choice solely for the badge ceremony in question.

It was determined that Öznur Tugay had similarly used a headscarf in many official and private organizations in the past.

Past Events and Visits

A similar style drew attention in an interview given after she was elected Mayor of Karşıyaka in 2019 and at an event hosted by journalist Sedef Kabaş.

Additionally, it was observed that this preference was repeated during meetings with female personnel during Ramadan, condolence visits, and March 8 International Women's Day events.

The Price of the Headscarf Came to Agenda

During the controversies, the financial value of the accessory in question was also brought to the agenda by social media users.

Examinations indicated that the product, offered for sale as a black chain-patterned silk headscarf, had a market price of 5,450 Turkish Liras.