Cemil Tugay’s Claim That He Will Join AKP Mobilized Politics

Allegations that Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay will resign from CHP and join the AKP ranks have had a wide impact in the political world. According to the claim made by journalist Mustafa Yavuz, this critical political transition is expected to take place in October.

While the claim in question raises the possibility that the balance of power in the local government may change, no official statement has yet been received from the parties on the issue. Political lobbies are closely following the repercussions of this possible move in Izmir and Turkish politics.