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An Article by a Yeni ŞAfak Columnist Has Caused Turmoil Within the AK Party.

Ersin Çelik, a columnist for the pro-government Yeni Şafak newspaper, sparked debate within AK Party circles with his political warning regarding the funding crisis. While Çelik's emphasis on being "a figure outside of politics" drew criticism, the Turkish Press Federation also offered support for the article.

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Ersin Çelik, a columnist for Yeni Şafak, a newspaper known for its close ties to the government, targeted the government's economic management by focusing on the fund investigations in his article, stating, "If those responsible for the stock market scam are not held accountable, the accumulated distrust could pave the way for someone from outside politics to take over the country, as happened in Ukraine."

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Ersin Çelik, a columnist for the pro-government Yeni Şafak newspaper, sparked debate within AK Party circles with his political warning regarding the funding crisis. While Çelik's emphasis on being "a figure outside of politics" drew criticism, the Turkish Press Federation also offered support for the article.

BOLD – Ersin Çelik, the Managing Editor of Yeni Şafak, issued a warning to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and the ruling party regarding the political consequences of the current fund crisis. Çelik argued that if the fund investigation is not conducted comprehensively, if the grievances are not addressed, and if those responsible are not brought to justice, a serious political breakdown could occur. Çelik went even further, stating that the accu…

The Turkish funds crisis is now entering the political arena, with a Yeni Şafak columnist warning of a profound loss of trust and a political upset.

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Cumhuriyet broke the news in Istanbul, Türkiye on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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