# YENİ Parti provincial leadership transitions in Turkey

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/yeni-parti-provincial-leadership-transitions-in-turkey
> Updated: 2026-10-28T17:01:00.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The YENİ Parti has undergone leadership transitions at the provincial level following its first ordinary congresses in various regions.

In Malatya, Basri İlhan officially assumed leadership from Barış Yıldız. During the handover, Yıldız highlighted the party’s focus on democracy and justice in the aftermath of the February 6 earthquakes. İlhan pledged to engage with diverse societal sectors, including youth and industrialists, to address local issues.

In Trabzon, Mustafa Bak, who previously served as the founding provincial chairman, officially received his mandate as Provincial Chairman. Following a visit to the Trabzon Courthouse to finalize the process, Bak emphasized the democratic nature of the election and called for party unity to prepare for future political power.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Mustafa Bak officially assumes YENİ Parti Trabzon leadership

Mustafa Bak has officially taken office as the YENİ Parti Provincial Chairman in Trabzon after receiving his mandate.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mustafa-bak-officially-assumes-yeni-parti-trabzon-leadership

### 2026-10-26: Basri İlhan assumes leadership of YENİ Parti in Malatya

Basri İlhan has succeeded Barış Yıldız as the Malatya provincial chairman of YENİ Parti, pledging to address local issues through active community engagement.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/basri-ilhan-assumes-leadership-of-yeni-parti-in-malatya

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