Sevcan Orhan Breaks Her Silence on Phuket Holiday With Buca Mayor: A Candid Confession
Well-known Turkish folk singer Sevcan Orhan has publicly confirmed her romantic relationship with Görkem Duman, the Mayor of Buca, after photos of the couple vacationing together in Phuket sparked widespread controversy.
The holiday drew criticism due to its timing, as it coincided with a period in which Buca Municipality sanitation workers announced protest actions after not receiving their salaries before the New Year. The appearance of Mayor Görkem Duman on vacation during this crisis became a major topic of public debate.
Addressing the rumors directly, Sevcan Orhan openly confirmed the relationship, saying: “Yes, we are together. Things are going well. I am happy and feeling good.”
Sevcan Orhan stated that she is happy in her relationship and that everything is progressing positively.
According to Snob Magazin, Orhan also responded to criticism regarding the timing of the trip, describing it as “unfortunate” and saying it led to misunderstandings. She emphasized that she has been working professionally for 25 years and that the vacation was funded with her own personal means.
Orhan made it clear that she does not want the issue to be dragged into political discussions, stating: “He is a politician, and that part concerns him. I do not want to comment on political matters.”
Responding to harsher criticism, Sevcan Orhan firmly rejected allegations of wrongdoing, saying: “There is no such thing as consuming unlawful money. That would never pass our lips.” She added that the holiday expenses were shared and not paid from anyone else’s pocket.
