Major Shift in Istanbul: 3 District Municipalities Join AK Party

A significant development took place at the Expanded Provincial Consultative Council Meeting held at the Haliç Congress Center, attended by President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. At the meeting, figures such as Tuzla Mayor Eren Ali Bingöl, Çekmeköy Mayor Orhan Çerkez, and Şile Deputy Mayor Sacit Terzi joined the AK Party. Erdoğan presented the new members with their party badges, officially welcoming them to the AK Party family.Other notable joiners include numerous municipal council members from these districts. In his speech, President Erdoğan emphasized the continuous renewal of the AK Party and the People's Alliance, highlighting the importance of Turkey's unity around shared values. Erdoğan stressed that when Turkey's high interests are at stake, unity is crucial.Erdoğan noted that the new members will strengthen the AK Party's efforts in Istanbul, underscoring that coming together on common ground towards a 'Turkey without terrorism' is a national responsibility.