Yasar Akkus was born in 1981 in Igdir. He was elected mayor of the city of Igdir in the local elections of March 31, 201 with a total of 22,192 votes and with a score of 50.07%. Akkus was arrested in Igdir on May 18, 2020 for allegations of “belonging to a terrorist organization” and “financing of the terrorist organization”. There is no final penalty for him at this time.

Akkus had studied Public Administration. He is the father of 2 children.