# Turkish Deputy Speaker leadership change > Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-deputy-speaker-leadership-change > Updated: 2026-10-29T20:44:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. Bekir Bozdağ resigned from his position as Deputy Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) on October 6, 2026, citing health concerns. Following his resignation, President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan appointed Yusuf Beyazıt to succeed him. Beyazıt, an AK Party representative from Tokat, officially assumed his duties after a handover ceremony. On October 29, 2026, Beyazıt conducted his first official visit to his hometown of Tokat. During this visit, he met with local party officials, municipal leaders, and AK Party organization members. At the AK Party Tokat Provincial Presidency, Beyazıt emphasized that his appointment represents a significant milestone, noting it is the first time in the history of the Republic that Tokat has been represented by a TBMM Deputy Speaker. He expressed gratitude to President Erdoğan and called for national unity and brotherhood. Additionally, Beyazıt visited the Tokat Municipality, where he met with Mayor Mehmet Kemal Yazıcıoğlu to discuss local needs, municipal projects, and the importance of cooperation between local and central governments. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-29: Yusuf Beyazıt visits Tokat following appointment as TBMM Deputy Speaker Newly appointed TBMM Deputy Speaker Yusuf Beyazıt visited Tokat, marking the city's first representation in this role in Republican history. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yusuf-beyazt-meets-with-ak-party-officials-in-tokat ### 2026-10-06: Yusuf Beyazıt replaces Bekir Bozdağ as TBMM Deputy Speaker Bekir Bozdağ has resigned as Deputy Speaker of the Turkish Parliament due to health issues. He is succeeded by AK Party Tokat Deputy Member of Parliament Yusuf Beyazıt. 17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bekir-bozda-resigns-as-deputy-speaker-of-the-turkish-parliament --- Cite as: Turkish Deputy Speaker leadership change. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/turkish-deputy-speaker-leadership-change