CHP officials criticised over service failures in İzmir and Trabzon

Residents of İzmir have taken to social media to denounce the municipal administration's neglect, describing the central Alsancak district as a "mud‑filled" area plagued by waste piles, unpaid salaries, strikes and stalled infrastructure projects. The criticism highlights a broader perception of chronic mismanagement by the CHP‑run city government.

In Trabzon, CHP provincial chairman Mustafa Gültekin faced a wave of reactions after he responded to personal attacks with a remark that critics were “in the trash can.” His statement sparked both supportive comments and sharp backlash, with many users questioning the legitimacy of his appointment and debating whether party positions should be filled by election or appointment.

Both episodes illustrate growing public dissatisfaction with local CHP leadership and internal party tensions over governance and personnel decisions.