13.08.2026 21:31
İYİ Party Gaziantep Deputy Mehmet Mustafa Gürban confirmed the claims that he would join the AK Party after resigning from his party. In response to the question directed at him, “Will you join the AK Party tomorrow?”, Gürban answered, “Yes, I am joining.”
The new address of Gaziantep Deputy Mehmet Mustafa Gürban, who resigned from the İYİ Party, has been determined.
JOINING THE AK PARTY
Gürban officially confirmed the claims that he would switch to the AK Party. Journalist İsmail Saymaz, stating in his social media post that he spoke with Gürban, said, "I asked, 'Will you join the AK Party tomorrow?' He said, 'Yes, I am joining.'"
EXPECTED TO WEAR THE BADGE TOMORROW
Gürban's joining of the AK Party is expected to take place at the program to be held in Ankara on Friday, August 14, on the occasion of the party's 25th anniversary. It is anticipated that President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan will pin the party badge on Gürban at the program.
"I WORKED WITH ALL MY MIGHT, WITH GREAT FAITH AND DETERMINATION"
On the other hand, Gürban, who announced his resignation decision in a statement on his social media account, used the following expressions: "For the noble Turkish nation, and in order for the State of the Republic of Turkey and the sublime Turkish nation to reach a more prosperous, more peaceful, and stronger future, I have worked with all my might, with great faith and determination until today. It is indisputable that all my efforts have been in line with our common values and the interests of our nation.
EMPHASIS ON NATIONAL AND SPIRITUAL VALUES
Throughout my life, I have adopted as a principle to live under the shadow of the glorious Turkish flag, protecting our national and spiritual values and our deep-rooted cultural heritage. I am also carrying out my parliamentary duty with this understanding, with honor and a sense of responsibility. I am resigning from my membership in the İYİ Party upon seeing the need.
"I WILL CONTINUE MY DUTY UNDER THE ROOF OF THE TBMM WITH A STRONGER WILL"
I thank everyone who respects the organization's law, on behalf of our esteemed Chairman and Founding Chairman. I respectfully submit to the public that I will continue my duty under the roof of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey with the same determination and a stronger will in the coming period."