CHP İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Awards Lucrative Contract to Non-Existent Company
In a shocking turn of events, the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, led by the CHP, has been revealed to have awarded a lucrative contract to a company that did not even exist at the time of signing. This latest incident adds to the growing list of controversial “address-to-delivery” tenders within CHP-affiliated municipalities.
The company in question, PSE Milenyum Extra Turizm Danışmanlık Organizasyon Limited Şirketi, received a temporary personnel hiring tender worth 5 million 629 thousand liras from Grand Plaza, a company under the municipality, in January 2024. However, it was discovered that at the time the contract was signed with the metropolitan municipality, the company had not even completed its establishment procedures.
Swift Establishment After Contract Signing
According to commercial registry records, the said company was established just one day after winning the tender from the municipality. Uğur İnan Atmaca, a member of the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Council from the AK Party, criticized the situation, stating, “Give the job to a crony who doesn’t even have a company, let them establish a company in a day, and then shout that we are being blocked when we try to collect SGK premium debt. This is the classic CHP model.” Atmaca has called for an investigation into the tender from Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay.
Reactions and Calls for Accountability
This revelation has sparked outrage among citizens and opposition members, who are calling for accountability and transparency in the municipality’s tender processes. Critics argue that such practices not only undermine the integrity of the bidding system but also raise serious questions about the management of public funds.
Looking Ahead
As investigations into this matter unfold, it remains to be seen how the Izmir Metropolitan Municipality will address the allegations of awarding contracts to non-existent companies. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of oversight and ethical conduct in public procurement processes, shedding light on the need for greater scrutiny and accountability in municipal operations.
