Burak Aktan removed as AKP Bozcaada District Chairman

Burak Aktan, the AKP Bozcaada District Chairman, has been removed from his position following allegations that he was secretly filmed consuming alcohol at a restaurant in Çanakkale. Reports suggest that a lawyer affiliated with the party recorded Aktan and submitted the footage to the AKP General Headquarters, leading to his dismissal.

Aktan, who had been reappointed to the role on May 19, responded to his removal via social media, stating, “Of course we may have grievances, sorrows, and things left unsaid. But when I look back today, my conscience is clear, my head is held high.” He has reportedly filed a criminal complaint through his lawyer regarding the unauthorized filming and sharing of the footage.

The incident has occurred amidst reports of ongoing internal friction within the AKP Çanakkale organization, involving local political figures.