Tugay Claims AKP Members Instructed Ministries to Block Izmir Loans

Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay has voiced strong accusations against political opponents, alleging that certain individuals within the Justice and Development Party (AKP) are actively obstructing the city's progress by instructing ministries to withhold approval for crucial loan agreements. This political maneuvering, according to Tugay, is deliberately aimed at harming Izmir and its residents.

Speaking at the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council's April meeting, Tugay highlighted that loan agreements established with international banks for vital infrastructure projects have been languishing in ministry approval processes for more than two years. He specifically cited the need for funds to construct a sewage system for Şakran and a mud treatment and drying facility, projects that are now stalled due to this alleged political interference.

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İzmir’e zarar vermek için çalışan siyasetçiler Ankara’da bu iş olmasın diye çaba gösteriyorlar. Bana birisi bunun niye yapılmadığını açıklasın. Açıklamayacağınız şeyi hiç konuşmayın. Boşuna bizleri meşgul etmeyin.

Tugay directly challenged the ministries and the involved politicians to explain the reasons behind the prolonged delays. He stated that he personally met with a minister who confirmed giving instructions to halt the approvals, implying a coordinated effort to impede Izmir's development. The mayor emphasized that such actions are not only detrimental to the city but also a waste of public resources and time.

The mayor's statements reflect a deep frustration with what he perceives as politically motivated obstructionism. Tugay is positioning himself as a defender of Izmir's interests against external political forces that seek to undermine the city's growth and well-being. The situation underscores the intense political rivalries that can impact municipal governance and service delivery in Turkey.

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Ben bakan bey ile kendim görüştüm ve kendisi talimat verdi. Buradan birileri arayıp 'yapmayın' dedi. Yapmayın dedikleri şeyden biri çamur çürütme ve kurutma tesisi. Bu kredilerin neden onaylanmadığını söyleyin.