The claim that Özlem Vural Gürzel, who resigned from the CHP, is joining the AK Party.

10.09.2025 08:50

Beykoz Deputy Mayor Özlem Vural Gürzel announced that she has resigned from the CHP. Gürzel stated that she felt abandoned by her party and mentioned that she received support from members of the AK Party and MHP. Following her resignation, it was claimed that Gürzel would join the AK Party.

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After resigning from the CHP and joining the AK Party, Aydın Metropolitan Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu's departure was followed by another resignation in the party. Beykoz Deputy Mayor Özlem Vural Gürzel announced her resignation from the CHP in a statement she made last night.

"I RECEIVED SUPPORT FROM THE AK PARTY AND MHP"

Stating that she could not find support from her own party, Gürzel said, "The heavy accusations and false allegations directed at me have made my situation unbearable." In her statement, Gürzel expressed, "Despite this, I want it to be known that I have been supported and valued by the council members of the Justice and Development Party, the Nationalist Movement Party, and most importantly, the people of Beykoz."

RESPONSE FROM KÖSELER

Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler, who was suspended from his duties after his arrest, shared a striking message on social media following Gürzel's resignation. In his post, Köseler stated,

"A Beykoz resident will never betray another Beykoz resident. Our bond is strong. Our stance is a matter of ethics. I hope no one stoops to using the filth of those who set up the trap…"

CLAIM OF "GOING TO THE AK PARTY"

After Gürzel's resignation, journalist Sinan Burhan claimed on his social media account that Gürzel would join the AK Party. Burhan stated, "Özlem Vural Gürzel can continue her duties as Deputy Mayor and is subject to the law of the mayor. The CHP majority in the council does not change this situation."

İMAMOĞLU'S POST BECAME AGENDA

In response to the claims that she would join the AK Party, Özlem Vural Gürzel shared a photo with detained İBB President Ekrem İmamoğlu on her Instagram account. Gürzel added a note saying "Our road is long" along with a heart emoji to her post.