05.06.2026 23:40
Political circles became active after Kilis Mayor Hakan Bilecen resigned from CHP. Journalist Sinan Burhan claimed that Bilecen's joining AK Party has become certain. Bilecen, who cited the dual leadership within CHP and being left alone as the reason for his resignation, announced that he will continue his path as an independent for now.
Journalist Sinan Burhan shared a striking breaking news piece of behind-the-scenes information that will shake up the political agenda on tv100. Burhan claimed that Kilis Mayor Hakan Bilecen, who announced his resignation from the Republican People's Party (CHP), will join the AK Party.
SINAN BURHAN: HIS JOINING THE AK PARTY HAS BECOME CLEAR
Speaking on a TV100 live broadcast, journalist Sinan Burhan said, "Let me give you a breaking news. Hakan Bilecen, the CHP Kilis Mayor who resigned today, will join the AK Party. This matter has been discussed in political circles for a while, but I can now share the information that it has become clear."
"NO ONE EXCEPT MANSUR YAVAŞ SUPPORTED ME"
Hakan Bilecen, who was elected Kilis Mayor with 42% of the vote in the March 31, 2024 local elections, explained his reasons for resigning from the CHP with harsh words. Stating that the promises made to him within the party were not kept, Bilecen said, "Except for Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, no municipality provided me with support. Since I took office, I have gone door to door, but I couldn't get results. There was always an excuse and a reason for it."
"WE ARE TIRED OF THE OFFICIAL AND UNOFFICIAL CHAIRMAN SITUATION"
Drawing attention to the management chaos at CHP headquarters, Bilecen criticized the internal unrest with these words: "The absolute nullity lawsuit, then the change of the CHP chairman, the official chairman, the unofficial chairman... We are tired of this situation. We want to separate the Kilis Municipality from the political turmoil within the Republican People's Party and the country and put it aside."
"I WILL CONTINUE MY PATH AS AN INDEPENDENT FOR NOW"
Stating that he made this decision to provide better service to Kilis, Hakan Bilecen emphasized that he will initially continue his duties independently. Bilecen concluded his words by saying, "I made a decision after long consultations to protect my city and municipality from political conflicts. For now, I think this is the right decision. I will continue my path as an independent mayor. I thank every member of the Republican People's Party."