Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul resigned from the CHP.

Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul resigned from the CHP.

14.04.2026 23:03

Kadir Kumbul, the Mayor of Serik, Antalya, who recently shared photos with AK Party figures, has resigned from his party, the CHP. The resignation was announced by the CHP Antalya Provincial Presidency.

The Republican People's Party (CHP) Antalya Provincial Presidency announced that Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul has resigned from the party.

SERIK MAYOR RESIGNS FROM CHP

The CHP Antalya Provincial Presidency announced that Kadir Kumbul, who was elected as Serik Mayor under the CHP in the March 31, 2024 local elections, has resigned from the party. The resignation news was shared with the public via a statement made by the CHP Antalya Provincial Presidency on social media.

Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul
Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul

The statement said, "Due to Serik Mayor Kadir Kumbul's resignation from our party; our Provincial Chairman Nail Kamacı, our deputies, and our provincial and district administrators will hold a press statement in front of the Serik Municipality building tomorrow at 15:00. We await the participation of all our citizens." 

PHOTO HE SHARED WITH AK PARTY FIGURES IGNITED THE FUSE

Reports about a party change had been denied before. However, Kadir Kumbul's recent meeting with AK Party figures in Ankara and his sharing of photos related to these meetings had fueled the claims.

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.', '