CHP's İnanlı responds to claims that IBB's Saraçhane building will be transferred to Foundations

IBB Council CHP Group Vice Chair Ülkü İnanlı responded to allegations that Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality's central building in Fatih Saraçhane will be reclaimed by the Directorate General of Foundations. Speaking to Cumhuriyet newspaper, İnanlı argued that the allegations in question are politically motivated.

According to allegations that have emerged in recent days, the Directorate General of Foundations has entered a preparation process to transfer ownership of the historic building from IBB to the institution. This development carries significance in that it could signal the escalation of tensions between the central government and IBB to a new level.

The content and legal grounds of İnanlı's objections are not detailed in the wire report; however, it appears that IBB is evaluating formal channels to contest the matter. No additional statement has yet been issued by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.