07.05.2026 00:32
It was claimed that Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal will soon change parties and join the AK Party. While the rumor, discussed in political circles, created activity in Ankara and Afyon, similar allegations had been raised before, and Köksal had firmly denied them.
Claims that the Mayor of Afyonkarahisar, Burcu Köksal, will switch to the AK Party have once again surfaced on the political agenda.
Journalist Sinan Burhan, speaking on tv100, alleged that Köksal, a member of the CHP, will soon join the AK Party.
"WILL SWITCH SOON" CLAIM
Sharing inside information on a tv100 broadcast, Sinan Burhan made notable statements about Burcu Köksal's political future. Burhan claimed he has information indicating that Köksal will transition to the AK Party.
ALSO PREVIOUSLY ON THE AGENDA
Allegations that Burcu Köksal would join the AK Party had previously been discussed in political circles. However, Köksal had flatly denied these reports and rejected claims that she would leave the CHP.
YARKADAŞ ALSO JOINED IN
Following the allegations, former CHP deputy and journalist Barış Yarkadaş also made striking statements. Regarding Burcu Köksal, who is allegedly set to join the AK Party, Yarkadaş said, "Both her and her husband's phones are off. They'll probably turn them on shortly. I cannot say for certain that Burcu Köksal will not resign from the CHP."
This statement further strengthened the transfer rumors being discussed in Ankara circles.
POLITICAL CIRCLES STIRRED
After the latest claims, attention has turned to possible statements from Burcu Köksal's side. The allegation, which has resonated within the CHP and in Ankara circles, has also sparked new debates in local politics.