CHP’s Sav slams Güner’s arrest as political

Former Republican People's Party (CHP) Secretary General Önder Sav has strongly criticized the arrest of Çankaya Mayor Hüseyin Can Güner, calling the decision legally and morally unacceptable. Sav told Cumhuriyet that Güner's removal from office by the Interior Ministry before any trial began demonstrates that the political government is using the situation as an opportunity. He argued that an arrest warrant should only be issued with concrete evidence of a strong suspicion of crime, coupled with a risk of flight or concealment. Sav pointed out that Güner has no intention of fleeing or hiding and facilitated the search of his home while abroad. He believes the arrest is politically motivated rather than legally sound. Sav also expressed disappointment with the silence of CHP officials who were appointed after Güner's arrest, stating that their lack of support for Güner, whom they consider innocent, has deeply upset true CHP members. As a lawyer himself, Sav expects Güner to be released and acquitted soon. He extended his wishes for patience and recovery to Güner, CHP leader Özgür Özel, Çankaya voters, and municipal employees. CHP leader Özgür Özel visited Güner in prison, where Güner reportedly stated, "We have no accounts we cannot answer for."