# Resignation of AK Party Kilis Chairman

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> Updated: 2026-09-12T08:14:15.000Z. Sources: 16. Developments: 2.

Zihni Serhan Diyarbakırlı, the AK Party Kilis Provincial Chairman, resigned following the social media circulation of a controversial six-minute audio recording. The recording allegedly captures a conversation between Diyarbakırlı and a woman seeking to return to her former hospital post, during which the male voice reportedly asks, “How will you convince me?” and “Are you home alone right now?”.

Diyarbakırlı denied the authenticity of the audio, describing it as a “montage” taken out of context. While initiating legal proceedings against those spreading the content, he stated his resignation was a voluntary decision to protect the reputation of the AK Party and prevent the organization from being drawn into the controversy. He maintained that his departure is not an admission of guilt.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-12: AK Party Kilis Provincial Chairman Zihni Serhan Diyarbakırlı resigns

AK Party Kilis Provincial Chairman Zihni Serhan Diyarbakırlı has resigned following the social media leak of a controversial audio recording, which he claims was montaged.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ak-party-kilis-provincial-chairman-zihni-serhan-diyarbakrl-resigns

### 2026-09-10: Zihni Serhan Diyarbakırlı resigns as AK Party Kilis Chairman

AK Party Kilis Provincial Chairman Zihni Serhan Diyarbakırlı resigned following a controversial social media audio leak, which he claims is a fabricated montage.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/zihni-serhan-diyarbakrl-denies-allegations-in-leaked-audio-recording

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