28.07.2026 19:20
Journalist Nevşin Mengü made a startling claim about Cemil Tugay, the Mayor of İzmir Metropolitan Municipality who resigned from the CHP. Regarding Tugay, whose possible move to the New Party has been a topic of curiosity, Mengü said, 'İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Cemil Tugay will join the AK Party on August 14, the anniversary of the AK Party's founding. He will also bring three district mayors with him.'
Journalist Nevşin Mengü claimed that İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Cemil Tugay, who resigned from CHP, will switch to AK Party on August 14. Mengü started a major debate in the political agenda by alleging that Tugay will also bring along 3 district mayors.
"HE IS SWITCHING ON AK PARTY'S FOUNDATION ANNIVERSARY"
Mengü stated, "İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Cemil Tugay will switch to AK Party on August 14, which is the foundation anniversary of AK Party. He will also bring along 3 district mayors."
"I WILL FOCUS ON MUNICIPAL SERVICES FOR A WHILE LONGER"
Meanwhile, Cemil Tugay had said in a statement last week that he would continue as an independent for some time. Tugay said, "I intend to remain independent for a while longer and focus on municipal services."
HE HAD RESIGNED FROM CHP
Tugay had announced on June 18 that he resigned from CHP, after CHP Chairman Kılıçdaroğlu referred CHP İzmir Provincial Head Çağatay Güç to the High Disciplinary Board (YDK) with a request for 'definite expulsion'.