Mansur Yavaş

Mansur Yavaş is a Turkish lawyer and politician currently serving as the Mayor of Ankara, a position he has held since 2019. Originally a nationalist politician who served as the mayor of Beypazarı from 1999 to 2009, he later joined the Republican People's Party (CHP). Yavaş is widely recognized for his efforts to reduce municipal budget deficits, his effective management during the COVID-19 pandemic, and his focus on social welfare projects. He is frequently cited in public opinion polls as one of Turkey's most popular political figures and a potential presidential contender.