Mesut Ozil joins ruling AK Party’s executive board list at 8th extraordinary congress

The 8th Extraordinary Grand Congress of the Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is being held today in Ankara, where 1,607 delegates will cast their votes.

As the congress begins, significant developments continue to unfold. Among the most surprising announcements was the inclusion of former footballer Mesut Ozil in the confirmed Central Decision and Executive Board (MKYK) list.

• Ozil entered the list in the 43rd position, confirming long-standing rumors about his potential involvement in politics within the AK Party.

• Ozil, who has been criticized for his close ties to the AK Party and President Erdogan, has often been targeted by social media campaigns from opposition groups.
• The MKYK list, released during the AK Party’s 8th Grand Congress in Ankara, also featured Mesut Ozil, who previously played for Real Madrid before announcing his retirement from football. Ozil is now transitioning into politics, joining the AK Party.