Cemil Tugay's social media response fueled claims of switching to AKP
While discussions continued in the public eye over claims that İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay would change parties, a response he gave on social media drew attention.
Following İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay'oresizing from the CHP on June 19, allegations regarding his transition to the AKP and his social media response continue to maintain their place on the agenda.
Process of Resigning from the CHP
İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay resigned from the Republican People's Party on June 19 and decided to continue his duty as an independent mayor.
Meeting at Beştepe
Tugay met with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at Beştepe on September 30, and this meeting caused widespread repercussions in political corridors.
Badge Allegations
According to the allegations raised, Tugay is expected to join the AKP with a badge to be pinned by President Erdoğan at the AKP Group Meeting to be held on October 7.
Departure from Association Membership
Following his meeting with President Erdoğan, it was stated that Cemil Tugay also resigned from his membership in the Kemalist Thought Association.
Severing Communication
It was stated that Tugay, who suspended his schedules following the meeting in Beştepe, turned off his phone and asked for information to be given to his advisors that he was abroad.
Social Media Response
Tugay's response on social media to a question regarding worker layoffs was interpreted as a transition signal and became a subject of public debate.