# Cyprus Filo Jet disaster political fallout > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-filo-jet-disaster-political-fallout > Updated: 2026-09-09T08:47:13.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Following the Filo Jet disaster, Zeki Çeler, leader of the Social Democracy Party (TDP), has called for the resignation of the government, citing a collapse in management and oversight mechanisms. Çeler criticized the dismissal of the Minister of Public Works and Transport as an insufficient attempt to find a single scapegoat, arguing that the state must proactively eliminate risks through inspection rather than reacting after a disaster. As the situation progressed, Çeler demanded an independent and public investigation into the incident. He rejected government-proposed research motions, arguing that the administration cannot act as its own judge regarding the oversight and authorization mechanisms under scrutiny. Çeler is advocating for a dual approach: a parliamentary inquiry involving all political parties and a parallel independent investigation led by a respected judge. He proposed that this body include experts in law, maritime affairs, public administration, and security to uncover the full chain of administrative and political responsibility. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Zeki Çeler calls for independent inquiry into Filo Jet disaster TDP leader Zeki Çeler has called for an independent, public investigation into the Filo Jet disaster, arguing the government cannot oversee its own inquiry into the incident. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zeki-eler-calls-for-independent-inquiry-into-filo-jet-disaster ### 2026-09-02: Zeki Çeler calls for government resignation over oversight failures TDP leader Zeki Çeler has called for government resignation, citing systemic oversight failures and using the Filo Jet disaster to demand stricter accountability and merit-based public administration. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zeki-eler-calls-for-government-resignation-over-oversight-failures --- Cite as: Cyprus Filo Jet disaster political fallout. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/cyprus-filo-jet-disaster-political-fallout