10.02.2026 21:20
The doors of the AK Party are currently closed for Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan, who resigned and stirred the political pot due to the allegation that CHP Chairman Özgür Özel insulted him. Şamil Tayyar, who keeps a pulse on the AK Party's backstage, claimed that Özarslan's transition to the AK Party has been put on hold and that he is in a kind of "political quarantine."
The transition process of Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan, who shook the political agenda by resigning from the CHP, has become uncertain regarding his switch to the AK Party. AK Party member Şamil Tayyar announced that Özarslan has been placed under "political quarantine," stating that the transition process has been put on hold.
HEARD FROM A PARTY SOURCE
Former AK Party deputy Şamil Tayyar shared important details about the possibility of Mesut Özarslan's transition to the AK Party in a statement on his social media account. Tayyar emphasized that the allegations against Özarslan and the ongoing prosecutor's investigations will be monitored, stating, "As expressed by a party friend, Özarslan has been placed under political quarantine. Consultations will be held with the organization, and if the final assessment is positive, then the transition can be discussed," he said.
CONSULTATIONS WILL BE HELD WITH THE ORGANIZATION
Tayyar stated: The transition of Keçiören Mayor Mesut Özarslan, who resigned from the CHP, has been put on hold for now.
As expressed by a party friend, Özarslan has been placed under political quarantine.
As far as I can see, the allegations against him and the prosecutor's investigation will be followed, consultations will be held with the organization, and if the final assessment is positive, then the possibility of transition can be discussed.
A correct stance.
Despite irresponsible intermediaries, our President's sensitivity is very valuable.
May it lead to good things, inshallah.
ALLEGATION OF INSULT AND RESIGNATION PROCESS
Özarslan's resignation from the CHP had a seismic effect not only within the party but throughout the entire political world. Özarslan had resigned from his party, claiming that CHP Chairman Özgür Özel used insulting and abusive language towards him. These allegations had led to intense debates within the CHP.
AK PARTY OR MHP?
The fact that the doors of the AK Party are currently kept closed under the condition of "investigation and consultation" has turned the attention to Özarslan's other statements. It is a matter of curiosity how Özarslan, who previously sent the message "I am not far from the MHP," will navigate after this "waiting" period in the AK Party.