A First in the History of the Republic: The Governor of Ardahan Was Dismissed for Wearing Leggings at a Cycling Festival.
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Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, whom CHP Kars MP İnan Akgün Alp targeted with the words "He's walking around in leggings, that's not how a governor should be," was dismissed from his post by a Presidential Decree. Following the decision, Çiçekli stated that the clothing in question was sportswear, adding,
Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, who caused a confrontation between opposition and ruling party deputies in the Turkish Grand National Assembly due to the tights he wore while cycling, was dismissed from his post by a decision of AKP President Erdoğan.
Following the removal from office of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli after his wearing cycling shorts while cycling was brought to the attention of the Parliament by CHP's İnan Akgün Alp, a signature campaign has been launched. The campaign states that Çiçekli has implemented significant projects in the fields of sports, youth, and tourism in the city and requests that he be reinstated in his post.
Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli spoke about his dismissal after his wearing cycling tights while cycling was brought to the attention of the Parliament by CHP's İnan Akgün Alp. Çiçekli said, “I will continue pedaling. I am a sailor, a rower, and a cyclist. The clothes I am wearing are sports clothes. I do sports in sports clothes. The decision is at the discretion of our superiors.” Governor Çiçekli was dismissed from his post by a Preside…
The cyclist governor who was dismissed from his post for wearing leggings has made his first statement following the decision. Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli, who hasn't backed down from his athletic identity, said, "The decision is up to our superiors. I will continue pedaling."
Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli was dismissed from his post by a Presidential Decree. Commenting on the decision, Çiçekli emphasized that the uniform was sportswear, saying, "I'll keep pedaling. I'm a sailor and rower."
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