Maltepe Mayor Esin Köymen announced that she has joined the NEW Party

Istanbul Maltepe Mayor Esin Köymen announced that she resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and joined the NEW Party, chaired by Özgür Özel.

Making a statement on his social media account, Köymen shared his decision to leave CHP with the public.

Köymen stated that the party change does not mean giving up his political principles and that he will continue to work in line with democracy, secularism, the rule of law and the will of the people.

"I RESIGNED FROM CHP AND JOINED THE NAMES OF THE NEW PARTY"

Addressing the people of Maltepe, Köymen used the following statements in his statement:

"Dear Maltepe residents,

Politics; To assume responsibility towards society in line with the principles of equality, freedom, justice and democracy, and to prioritize the will of the people and the public interest above all else. Being able to open new paths in the face of changing conditions and social needs is also a part of political responsibility.

With this understanding, I would like to share with the public that I have resigned from the Republican People's Party, of which I have been a member for a quarter of a century, and joined the ranks of the NEW Party led by Mr. Özgür Özel."

"A NEW BEGINNING, A NEW HOPE"

Köymen continued his statement by stating that he evaluated his decision together with his political companions:

"This decision is the result of a process in which I evaluated my past struggle, my political thoughts and my belief in the future together with my companions.

In my next political journey, I will continue to work for the people of Maltepe with devotion to democracy, secularism, the rule of law, labor and the will of the people.

Now, it is time for a new beginning, a new hope and a new struggle with our companions with whom we set out on the journey.

A new path, a new excitement, with the same determination...

Good luck!”

THE SECOND MAYOR TO JOIN THE NEW PARTY IN ISTANBUL

Esin Köymen became the second district mayor in Istanbul to leave the CHP and join the NEW Party, after Kadıköy Mayor Mesut Kösedağı.

While it was stated that Kösedağı had previously joined the NEW Party, with Köymen's participation, the number of district mayors of the party in Istanbul increased to two.

WHO IS ESİN KÖYMEN?

Esin Köymen, who has undertaken various duties within the Union of Chambers of Turkish Engineers and Architects (TMMOB) for many years, served as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Architects Istanbul Metropolitan Branch for three terms between 2018 and 2023.

Köymen competed as CHP's Maltepe Mayor candidate in the local elections of March 31, 2024 and was elected mayor with nearly 60 percent of the votes.