Remarkable Izmir post from the AK Party: Will Cemil Tugay move to the AK Party?
Quick Look
- Cemil Tugay, who resigned from CHP when he met with President Erdoğan on September 30, stated that he presented the issues on İzmir's agenda to Erdoğan.
- After the meeting, allegations that Tugay would switch to the AK Party were reflected in public opinion, and his response to a user on social media attracted attention by not denying the transfer claim.
- It is said in the backstage that 4 district mayors, along with Tugay, will join the AK Party.
AI-generated summary
Why It Matters
Cemil Tugay resigned from the Republican People's Party on June 18 and met with President Erdoğan on September 30.
Cemil Tugay resigned from the Republican People's Party on June 18. On September 30, he was received by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Tugay Beştepe.
During the meeting, Tugay announced that he provided Erdoğan with information about the important issues on Izmir's agenda and projects for the future of the city.
However, after the meeting, allegations that Tugay would switch to the AK Party began to be voiced more loudly in public.
Lastly, Tugay responded to a user who wrote on social media, "President, when you switch to the AK Party, will you fire our working brothers? Even if you say no, I won't believe it. Because you did everything you said you wouldn't do."
Cemil Tugay said, "We did not do anything to anyone who was able to do their job. From now on, nothing will happen to anyone who does their job." He used the expression.
It was noteworthy that Tugay did not deny the claim that he would switch to the AK Party in his response.
According to the allegations in the backstage, Cemil Tugay will join the AK Party at the ceremony to be held today. It is among the allegations that 4 district mayors will join the AK Party along with Tugay.
If this claim turns out to be true, Izmir will be governed by an AK Party mayor for the first time.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Cemil Tugay will join the AK Party at the ceremony to be held today.
Possible · Within hours
Open Questions
- Will Cemil Tugay really join the AK Party?
- Who are the 4 district mayors and will they join the AK Party?
- What exactly were Tugay's reasons for resigning from CHP?






