Ex-minister succumbs to death at the age of 64
Former Samsun Mayor and Minister Mustafa Demir Passes Away at 64
In a sorrowful announcement, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan expressed his deep condolences over the loss of Mustafa Demir, referring to him as an esteemed friend. Demir, who served as the Mayor of Samsun Metropolitan Municipality and the Minister of Public Works and Settlement in Turkey, passed away at the age of 64.
Born in 1961, Demir began his political career in the northern province of Samsun. He represented Samsun as a deputy in the 22nd, 23rd, and 24th terms of parliament under the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Demir held the office of Samsun Mayor following the 2019 local elections, securing over 47 percent of the vote.
Current Samsun Mayor Halit Doğan and AKP Samsun deputy Mehmet Muş issued condolence messages in memory of Demir. Despite the AKP nominating a different candidate for Samsun Mayor in the 2024 local polls, the party won the majority with 42 percent of the vote.
Demir's political career was marked by significant administrative and infrastructural responsibilities. Although the search results do not provide explicit details about his specific activities within the AKP, his ministerial role and mayoral position suggest that he held influential positions associated with or supported by the AKP.
Mustafa Demir will be laid to rest on Aug. 7 in the Black Sea province of Trabzon. His contributions to the city of Samsun and the nation of Turkey will not be forgotten.
During his political career, Mustafa Demir's roles as Samsun Mayor and Minister of Public Works and Settlement were notable, placing him in the midst of national politics and general news, including war-and-conflicts and infrastructure development. His impact on Samsun's local administration was vast, and his legacy will be remembered in future politics and general news discussions.
