07.05.2026 00:32
It has been claimed that Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal will soon change parties and join the AK Party. While the allegation, discussed in political circles, has caused activity in Ankara and Afyon, similar rumors had surfaced before, and Köksal had firmly denied them.
Claims that Afyonkarahisar Mayor Burcu Köksal will switch to the AK Party have once again made their way onto the political agenda.
Journalist Sinan Burhan, speaking on tv100, alleged that Köksal, a member of CHP, will soon join the AK Party.
ALLEGATION OF "WILL SWITCH SOON"
Sharing insider information on tv100, Sinan Burhan made striking remarks about Burcu Köksal's political future. Burhan claimed to have received information that Köksal will transition to the AK Party.
IT HAD BEEN ON THE AGENDA BEFORE
Allegations that Burcu Köksal would switch to the AK Party had previously been discussed in political circles. However, Köksal had flatly denied such reports and rejected claims that she would leave CHP.
YARKADAŞ ALSO JOINED IN
Following the allegations, former CHP MP and journalist Barış Yarkadaş also made notable statements. Regarding Burcu Köksal, who is alleged to be joining the AK Party, Yarkadaş said, "Both her and her husband's phones are off. She will probably turn on her phone shortly. I cannot say for certain that Burcu Köksal will not resign from CHP."
This statement further strengthened the transfer rumors circulating in Ankara's political circles.
POLITICAL CIRCLES ARE BUZZING
After the latest allegations, all eyes turned to potential statements from Burcu Köksal's camp. The claim, which has stirred reactions within CHP and in Ankara circles, has also brought new debates to local politics.