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Cemil Tugay joins AK Party to support İzmir urban transformation
İzmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay has officially joined the AK Party after a period as an independent. Tugay stated that his decision was driven by the need to secure central government support for critical urban transformation projects, specifically citing a 440-hectare area in Karabağlar. He noted that a meeting with Environment, Urbanization, and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum served as the turning point in his decision.
Tugay expressed high confidence in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, describing him as a respectful and supportive leader during their meeting at the Presidential Complex. He emphasized that his primary goal remains serving the people of İzmir and addressing infrastructure, transportation, and water issues.
Separately, the Ankara Metropolitan Municipality has issued multiple denials regarding rumors that Mayor Mansur Yavaş will join the AK Party. The municipality stated that such claims are unfounded and reiterated Yavaş’s stance that loyalty to the voters' will is the essence of politics.
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AK Parti · AK Party · Aliağa Municipality · Ankara Metropolitan Municipality · Bilal Saygılı · Cemil Tugay · Mansur Yavaş · Murat Kurum · Recep Tayyip Erdoğan · Serkan Acar · İzmir Metropolitan Municipality
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- [● 6 SOURCES] Tugay expressed high confidence in President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan following a meeting at the Presidential Complex. www.tr724.com · www.bursatv.com.tr · www.haber16.com · yurtsever.org.tr · haber.mynet.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The decision to join the AK Party was influenced by a meeting with Minister Murat Kurum regarding urban transformation in Karabağlar. www.tr724.com · yurtsever.org.tr · halktv.com.tr
- [● 10 SOURCES] Cemil Tugay joined the AK Party to better serve İzmir and secure central government support for urban transformation. www.karsmanset.com · www.tr724.com · yurtsever.org.tr · www.bursatv.com.tr · www.haber16.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] AK Party İzmir Provincial Chairman Bilal Saygılı announced cooperation with Cemil Tugay to address city issues. www.gazetebirlik.com · www.aksiyon.com.tr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Ankara Metropolitan Municipality denied rumors that Mayor Mansur Yavaş would join the AK Party. www.sivasirade.com · www.akishaber.com.tr · www.guvengazetesi.com.tr · www.ortadogugazetesi.com