11.05.2026 21:10
The major transfer that has been stirring Ankara's political circles since last week is happening tomorrow in Afyonkarahisar. Mayor Burcu Köksal, who resigned after crises with the CHP, is officially joining the AK Party tomorrow. After meeting with President Erdoğan, Köksal stated, 'This CHP is no longer the CHP we know; what matters to me is service,' and announced that she would continue her projects with the support of the ruling party. With this move shaking political circles, Köksal will don the AK Party badge tomorrow.
The transfer move that is shaking up politics becomes official tomorrow. The change, which has been stirring the corridors and creating a big impact in both Ankara and Afyonkarahisar, has reached its final point. Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal, who resigned from the CHP, will officially join the AK Party during a ceremony tomorrow.
TRANSFER OF THE YEAR IN POLITICS
The transfer process, which caused great activity in the corridors of Ankara and Afyonkarahisar last week, will be completed with the badge-wearing ceremony tomorrow. Breaking ties with the CHP and resigning from her party, Mayor Burcu Köksal shared the reasons for this transition in exclusive statements to tv100. Confirming that she met with the President, Köksal said, "I am joining the AK Party tomorrow," concluding the process.
"THIS CHP IS NOT OUR CHP"
Köksal, who has been at the center of internal disputes within the CHP and differences of opinion with the administration, continued her harsh criticism of her former party. Arguing that the current management approach has deviated from the party's core values, Köksal stated, "I said this CHP is not our CHP. I will do my job with the support of the state and the government."
Köksal had been referred to the High Disciplinary Board due to her previous statements, and the resignation process then began.
"WHAT MATTERS IS SERVICE TO AFYONKARAHİSAR"
Basing her party change on the principle of "politics of service," Köksal emphasized that her priority as mayor is serving the people. "For me, what matters is service," said Köksal, highlighting the importance of state and government support in local administrations.