Cold shower for Özgür Özel! The province they won with 50 percent stays with CHP

Cold shower for Özgür Özel! The province they won with 50 percent stays with CHP

06.08.2026 12:20

Following the absolute nullity decision in CHP, transitions to the New Party, founded under the leadership of Özgür Özel, have accelerated. While it is stated that more than 230 municipal mayors, including those from Manisa and Denizli, will resign from CHP and join the New Party, it has been learned that the Adıyaman Municipality, which was won with a 50 percent vote rate in the last elections, will remain with CHP.

The wave of resignations that began after the absolute nullity decision in CHP and the establishment of the New Party under the leadership of Özgür Özel continues. Journalist İsmail Saymaz shared the list of municipalities expected to switch to the New Party, while also conveying a striking detail regarding Adıyaman.

MORE THAN 230 MAYORS ON THE PATH TO THE NEW PARTY

Following the court decision and the establishment of the New Party by Özgür Özel and his associates, the wave of resignations has spread to municipalities. According to information reported by journalist İsmail Saymaz, New Party sources stated that around 230 mayors are in the process of resigning from CHP and joining the New Party. 

MANISA AND DENIZLI ON THE LIST, ADIYAMAN STAYS WITH CHP

In the transition map shared by İsmail Saymaz on his social media account, metropolitan cities and provincial centers drew attention:

  • Metropolitan cities: While the transition of Manisa and Denizli to the New Party has been confirmed; Bursa, Tekirdağ, Muğla, and Eskişehir are also expected to be included in the process.
  • Provinces and Districts: In addition to 17 provincial centers, Bartın is also anticipated to join. The list includes 105 metropolitan districts, 57 districts, and 47 town municipalities.
  • The Adıyaman Surprise: It was reported that the Adıyaman Municipality, which switched to CHP with nearly 50 percent of the vote in the last local elections, will remain within CHP.
Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere
Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere

In his social media post on the subject, İsmail Saymaz included the following statements: "According to New Party sources, around 230 mayors have resigned from CHP to join the New Party. 2 are metropolitan mayors: Manisa and Denizli. Bursa is expected today. Tekirdağ, Muğla, and Eskişehir could also be added. 105 are districts affiliated with metropolitan cities, 17 are provincial centers. Bartın is expected tomorrow. Adıyaman stays with CHP. 57 are districts, 47 are towns. It is stated that the number will exceed 230 on Friday."

REINSTATED TO OFFICE 

Adıyaman Mayor Abdurrahman Tutdere, who was dismissed from his post after being detained within the scope of the investigation into the "Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization," had been reinstated by the Ministry of Interior. 

In order to provide you with a better service, we position cookies on our site. Your personal data is collected and processed within the scope of KVKK and GDPR. For detailed information, you can review our Data Policy / Disclosure Text. By using our site, you agree to our use of cookies.', '