21.08.2026 11:41
Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ayşe Ünlüce announced that she resigned from the Republican People's Party (CHP) and will continue her political journey in the ranks of the New Party.
Ayşe Ünlüce, who has been active in politics under the Republican People's Party (CHP) for a long time and serves as the Mayor of Eskişehir Metropolitan Municipality, announced that she has left her party and joined the New Party.
"PARTING IS ALSO PART OF LOVE"
In her farewell message, Ünlüce emphasized that she will always respectfully remember the efforts shared under the CHP umbrella, the solid friendships established, and the struggles endured so far, bidding farewell to her party by quoting the famous poet's line, "Parting is also part of love." Stating that her sole purpose today, as yesterday, is to build a beautiful future together without marginalizing anyone, within the framework of solidarity and justice, the Mayor expressed that she will now continue this vision under the umbrella of the New Party.
"I DRAW MY STRENGTH FROM MY FELLOW CITIZENS"
In the final part of her statement, Ayşe Ünlüce directly addressed the people of Eskişehir, emphasizing that although her political affiliation has changed, her approach to service and motivation will definitely not change. Ünlüce stated that the one unchanging truth is drawing her strength from her fellow citizens of Eskişehir, and she promised to continue serving her city and country properly. It is already a matter of curiosity what kind of impact this surprising move by Mayor Ünlüce will have on the balances in local and national politics.