Politics · Turkey · 3 hrs ago
Antalya deputy mayor’s possible move to AK Party is reported
A journalist says Antalya Metropolitan Municipality deputy mayor Büşra Özdemir may join Turkey’s AK Party, which is in government nationally.
He also says mayors in the districts of Kepez, Demre and Finike may be considering joining the party.
These are reported expectations, not confirmed changes of party.
Burhan says his claims are based on conversations with people close to the AK Party, the CHP and the New Party.
He argues that tensions between opposition parties are making it harder for local governments to deliver services.
Antalya is due to host the COP31 summit, which the story says will bring more than 100 heads of state to the city.
The story gives no official confirmation or timetable for any possible party changes.
A report says Antalya deputy mayor Büşra Özdemir is expected to join Turkey’s AK Party, but the move is presented as an allegation.
Journalist Sinan Burhan said his report was based on discussions with sources close to the AK Party, CHP and Yeni Parti.
The report also says Kepez, Demre and Finike district municipalities may join the AK Party.
Burhan argued that tensions between opposition parties were disrupting municipal services and that local officials wanted closer coordination with the central government.
- Who
- Antalya deputy mayor Büşra Özdemir and, according to the report, some district mayors.
- What
- They are reported to be considering joining the AK Party. The report does not confirm that any move has taken place.
- When
- The report was published on October 12, 2026.
- Where
- Antalya, Turkey.
- Why
- Burhan said tensions among opposition parties were affecting services and that local officials wanted coordination with the central government.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Tensions in the opposition are disrupting services
This story does not have a timeline yet.
- Reported deputy mayor
- Büşra Özdemir
- Reported destination party
- AK Party
- District municipalities named
- Kepez, Demre and Finike
- Publication date
- October 12, 2026
- Sources cited by Burhan
- People close to the AK Party, CHP and Yeni Parti
Sources
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