21.07.2026 19:21
The name of the first mayor to join the new political party to be established by Özgür Özel has been revealed. According to claims circulating in the backstage, Çanakkale Mayor Muharrem Erkek, who attended the group meeting held in Ankara, declared that he would be the first mayor of the new party to be founded.
The name of the first mayor to join the new political party that Özgür Özel will establish has been revealed. According to claims, Çanakkale Mayor Muharrem Erkek, who attended the group meeting in Ankara, announced that he will act together with Özgür Özel.
"I WILL WALK ALONGSIDE ÖZGÜR ÖZEL AND EKREM İMAMOĞLU"
According to information reported by journalist Şaban Sevinç; Muharrem Erkek, who followed the group meeting in the Turkish Grand National Assembly on site, emphasized that he is very hopeful about the process before returning from Ankara. Erkek stated that he fully supports the "Turkey Alliance" move and used the following expressions:
“Our Chairman is establishing the Turkey Alliance. All democrats of Turkey will unite. This is a struggle for honor, justice, democracy, and prosperity. Özgür Özel will never walk alone on this path. As the Mayor of Çanakkale, I will walk together with Özgür Özel and Ekrem İmamoğlu.”
FIRST STEP: MUNICIPAL COUNCIL GROUP WILL CONVENE
Muharrem Erkek, who completed his contacts in Ankara, stated that he will act without delay to formalize the participation step and will convene the municipal council group as soon as he returns to Çanakkale. Erkek expressed that they will discuss the issue of joining the New Party together with the council members.