The Ardahan Newspaper | Since 1995 |
The dismissal of Ardahan Governor Mehmet Fatih Çiçekli by a presidential decree has caused widespread sadness and reaction among local residents. During his short tenure, Çiçekli won the hearts of the public with his unconventional, people-oriented governance and cultural festivals. Reports state that citizens are now preparing a large-scale petition campaign demanding his return. Following the decision, Ömer Hilmi Yamlı, the District Governor of Şehitkamil, has been appointed as the new Governor of Ardahan. Although locals are curious about the new governor's future steps, the current talk of the town remains the profound void left behind by Çiçekli.
