Critical Cabinet Reshuffle in Ankara: Konyalı Mustafa Çiftçi Appointed Minister of Interior
Ankara, February 11 – A significant cabinet reshuffle has taken place in the Turkish government, with Konyalı Mustafa Çiftçi appointed as the new Minister of Interior. The appointments, announced in the Official Gazette dated February 11, 2026, and numbered 33165, were made by the Presidency.
Mustafa Çiftçi takes over the critical role of Minister of Interior from Ali Yerlikaya. This appointment marks a notable change in one of the country’s key ministries.
Akın Gürlek Appointed Minister of Justice
In addition to the change at the Ministry of Interior, Akın Gürlek has been appointed as the Minister of Justice, replacing Yılmaz Tunç. These high-profile appointments underscore a period of significant administrative adjustment within the Turkish government.
The appointments were made in accordance with Articles 104 and 106 of the Constitution of the Republic of Turkey. The decree, bearing the signature of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, came into effect on February 10, 2026.
The news was first reported by Cankat Yıldırım, an editor for Yenigün, on February 11, 2026, at 00:08, with an update at 07:13 on the same day.
This reshuffle is expected to bring new dynamics to the respective ministries and to the broader political landscape in Ankara.
