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Zeki Çeler

Zeki Çeler

Zeki Çeler is a Turkish Cypriot politician born on March 4, 1981, in Kyrenia, Northern Cyprus. He was the youngest member of parliament in the TRNC at the time and represents the Girne District. Çeler is a prominent figure within the Communal Democracy Party.

Çeler's educational background includes graduating from Limassol and Baf origin, as well as completing his studies at Girne Anafartalar High School. He further pursued higher education at the Eastern Mediterranean University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Sciences and Public Administration. Additionally, Çeler received training in International Relations.

Çeler has been involved in various public service roles throughout his career. In 2010, he ran as an independent candidate for Kyrenia Municipality, while between 2011-2018, the Community Democracy Party held the position of Mayor of Kyrenia. He was re-elected to this role in both the 2013 and 2018 general elections.

In February 2018, Çeler founded Erhürman Hükûmeti, a political party that served as Minister of Labor and Social Security. Furthermore, he has represented KKTC group at numerous overseas events, showcasing his expertise in public diplomacy.

Çeler's tenure as Mayor of Kyrenia came to an end with the 2022 local elections, where he was elected as the Independent Mayor of Kyrenia on December 25, 2022. Throughout his career, Çeler has demonstrated a commitment to serving the people of Northern Cyprus and advancing the interests of the Turkish Cypriot community.

Early Life and Education

Çeler's family hails from Limassol and Baf origin, with roots in Girne Anafartalar High School. He pursued higher education at the Eastern Mediterranean University, where he earned a bachelor's degree in Political Sciences and Public Administration. Çeler also received training in International Relations.

Career

Çeler has been involved in various public service roles throughout his career. In 2010, he ran as an independent candidate for Kyrenia Municipality. Between 2011-2018, the Community Democracy Party held the position of Mayor of Kyrenia. He was re-elected to this role in both the 2013 and 2018 general elections.

In February 2018, Çeler founded Erhürman Hükûmeti, a political party that served