Cemil Tugay Allegations Started Protests in Izmir

Political claims that Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay will join the ranks of the AK Party caused a wide-scale reaction in the city. Following the rumors in question, a group of citizens of Izmir took to the streets to express their reactions to the allegations.

Although there has been no official statement from the parties yet, these allegations circulating in the political backstage have started a huge debate in the local government and the public. The course of the protests and future official statements regarding the accuracy of the claims are being closely followed.