14.04.2026 15:34
It was claimed that Kadir Kumbul, the Mayor of Serik, Antalya, who recently shared photos with AK Party figures on CHP, resigned from his party and would join the AK Party.
It has been alleged that CHP's Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul will join the AK Party and that some council members will accompany him.
According to a report by Yaprak Özer from Antalya Gündem newspaper, rumors have intensified in Antalya recently that some mayors will change parties. It was claimed that these allegations gained strength after the developments regarding Niyazi Nefi Kara and Muhittin Böcek.
PHOTO SHARED WITH AK PARTY FIGURES IGNITED THE FUSE
According to the claim, it was stated that Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul is preparing to switch to the AK Party and that some municipal council members will also move with him during this process. While it was reminded that Aksu Mayor İsa Yıldırım previously resigned from the CHP and joined the AK Party, it was suggested that a similar process could occur in Serik.
News about the party change had been denied before. However, Kadir Kumbul's recent meeting with AK Party figures in Ankara and his sharing of photos from these meetings formed the basis of the allegations.