UPDATE!: Former EMU Rector Prof. Abdullah Öztoprak says removal ILLEGAL!

The former rector Prof. Abdullah Öztoprak has claimed that the decision was illegal and that he will pursue the matter through all legal channels.
“I am left with no choice but to do whatever is necessary, including to pursue the matter legally” Öztoprak said.

The Eastern Mediterranean University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Prof. Dr. Necdet Osam as the acting rector. The decision to appoint Prof. Osam was adopted by 6 votes against 2.

Speaking after the 2 hour meeting, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees İsmail Arter said that a rector will be officially appointed according to the changes made in the law.

He said that the changes in the term of office will be determined by parliament subsequently.

The former rector Prof. Abdullah Öztoprak has claimed that the decision was illegal and that he will pursue the matter through all legal channels.

“I am left with no choice but to do whatever is necessary, including to pursue the matter legally” Öztoprak said.

Editors Note: Download New Rector CV [quite impressive i must add]
                      EMU Rector Profile: http://ww1.emu.edu.tr/en/about-emu/rector/about-rector/c/599

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