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Dr. Ramazan Arıtürk, chairman of the Ekopolitik Kültür, Eğitim ve Araştırma Vakfı (EKÖP), published an open letter on 8 November 2026 in response to a column titled “Fon Komplosu” written by Professor Hayrettin Karaman. In the letter, titled “İlim, Muktedir Olanı Savunma Makamı Değildir!”, Arıtürk criticized Karaman’s assessment of the so‑called “fund crisis” and the allegations that the crisis was the result of a political conspiracy. Arıtürk, who has long studied Islamic law, ethics, and justice, expressed surprise and concern at Karaman’s framing of the crisis. He wrote that “Bir alimin asli sorumluluğu, hakikatin ve adaletin itibarını korumaktır.” He argued that the principle of personal criminal responsibility—“Suç ve cezanın şahsiliği, ceza sorumluluğunun bireyselliğini güvence altına alır”—must be distinguished from political and administrative accountability, which arise from the use of public power. The letter also addressed Karaman’s suggestion that the president be held responsible for the crisis. Arıtürk described this as a “political attack” and emphasized that criminal liability must be based on concrete acts and legal conditions. He stated, “Komplo iddiası, hukuki delilin yerine geçmez. Siyasi açıklama, mahkeme hükmü değildir.” Arıtürk called for a thorough examination of the institutional dimensions of the crisis. He questioned the appointment processes of officials, the criteria of merit and competence, and the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms. “İlgili görevliler kimler tarafından tavsiye edilmiştir, hangi ehliyet ve liyakat ölçütlerine göre atanmıştır, kim atamıştır?” he asked. He also demanded an explanation for the delays in action by ministries such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. In his letter, Arıtürk stressed that the role of the opposition, media, civil society, and independent scholars is essential to the democratic rule of law. He wrote, “Muhalefetin ve medyanın denetim görevi demokratik hukuk düzeninin parçasıdır.” He urged that all criticism and defense be grounded in evidence, fairness, and legal principles. Arıtürk concluded that the primary public expectation is a reliable investigation that clarifies the responsibilities of the relevant institutions, rather than premature attribution of blame. He emphasized that transparency and accountability strengthen legitimacy and public trust, even if they expose shortcomings in the political establishment. Article source: Haberler | Image credit: Haberler
Dr. Ramazan Arıtürk, chairman of the Ekopolitik Kültür, Eğitim ve Araştırma Vakfı (EKÖP), published an open letter on 8 November 2026 in response to a column titled “Fon Komplosu” written by Professor Hayrettin Karaman. In the letter, titled “İlim, Muktedir Olanı Savunma Makamı Değildir!”, Arıtürk criticized Karaman’s assessment of the so‑called “fund crisis” and the allegations that the crisis was the result of a political conspiracy. Arıtürk, who has long studied Islamic law, ethics, and justice, expressed surprise and concern at Karaman’s framing of the crisis. He wrote that “Bir alimin asli sorumluluğu, hakikatin ve adaletin itibarını korumaktır.” He argued that the principle of personal criminal responsibility—“Suç ve cezanın şahsiliği, ceza sorumluluğunun bireyselliğini güvence altına alır”—must be distinguished from political and administrative accountability, which arise from the use of public power. The letter also addressed Karaman’s suggestion that the president be held responsible for the crisis. Arıtürk described this as a “political attack” and emphasized that criminal liability must be based on concrete acts and legal conditions. He stated, “Komplo iddiası, hukuki delilin yerine geçmez. Siyasi açıklama, mahkeme hükmü değildir.” Arıtürk called for a thorough examination of the institutional dimensions of the crisis. He questioned the appointment processes of officials, the criteria of merit and competence, and the effectiveness of oversight mechanisms. “İlgili görevliler kimler tarafından tavsiye edilmiştir, hangi ehliyet ve liyakat ölçütlerine göre atanmıştır, kim atamıştır?” he asked. He also demanded an explanation for the delays in action by ministries such as the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Treasury and Finance. In his letter, Arıtürk stressed that the role of the opposition, media, civil society, and independent scholars is essential to the democratic rule of law. He wrote, “Muhalefetin ve medyanın denetim görevi demokratik hukuk düzeninin parçasıdır.” He urged that all criticism and defense be grounded in evidence, fairness, and legal principles. Arıtürk concluded that the primary public expectation is a reliable investigation that clarifies the responsibilities of the relevant institutions, rather than premature attribution of blame. He emphasized that transparency and accountability strengthen legitimacy and public trust, even if they expose shortcomings in the political establishment.
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