02.01.2026 19:21
An intriguing claim has emerged in the corridors regarding Hasan Ufuk Çakır, the Mersin Deputy known for his support of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who resigned from the CHP after being referred to disciplinary action with a request for expulsion. It has been alleged that Çakır has decided to switch to the AK Party.
Former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's supporter and Mersin Deputy Hasan Ufuk Çakır, who was referred to the disciplinary committee with a request for expulsion after his harsh criticisms of the party, had resigned from the CHP. While it is wondered whether Çakır will join another party, a striking claim has emerged.
"HASAN UFUK ÇAKIR IS SWITCHING TO THE AK PARTY" CLAIM
Journalist Barış Yarkadaş claimed that Çakır will switch to the AK Party. Yarkadaş, who stated that he spoke with Çakır, used the following expressions in his social media post: "Hasan Ufuk Çakır, the Mersin Deputy who resigned from the CHP a while ago, confirmed that he will switch to the AK Party."
"THE DECISION OF OUR NATION IS IN THIS DIRECTION"
I just called Çakır and asked about the claims. Çakır stated, "The news is true. The decision of my nation is in this direction. I visited all the villages one by one. 'We voted for CHP for you. You will be with us, not with those who slander you, and you will continue to serve,' they said. I am doing what my nation says," he expressed. Çakır will join the AK Party during the week."
WHO IS HASAN UFUK ÇAKIR?
Businessman and politician. He is the Independent Mersin deputy of the 28th term of the Turkish Grand National Assembly. He resigned from the CHP after being referred to the disciplinary committee with a request for expulsion on December 9, 2025.
Hasan Ufuk Çakır, who is a member of the Agriculture, Forestry and Rural Affairs Commission, served as a Branch Manager in the Mediterranean Exporters' Associations affiliated with the Ministry of Treasury and Foreign Trade between 1997 and 2004. He is married and has two children.