CHP's move for İzmir Metropolitan Municipality: Buğra Gökçe's candidacy seems certain...

Local election preparations have gained momentum within the Republican People's Party (CHP).

According to information obtained from sources close to the party headquarters, it has become clear that some metropolitan and district mayors will not be running for re-election.

However, both the mayors and the headquarters are avoiding making a statement on this matter to prevent creating an impression of unrest within the party.

According to information 12punto has received from reliable sources, although İzmir Metropolitan Mayor Tunç Soyer has expressed his opinion by saying, "I deserve to be nominated once more," he will not be nominated from İzmir.

The names of Selin Sayek Böke, Murat Bakan, and Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Deputy Secretary General Buğra Gökçe are being mentioned for the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.

The name that stands out among these three is Buğra Gökçe... It has been learned that while candidate alternatives are being discussed within the CHP, there is a consensus that the preference for 'merit' and 'expert candidates' is frequently emphasized, and that Gökçe meets these criteria.

As is known, Gökçe served as Secretary General at the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality during the terms of both Aziz Kocaoğlu and Tunç Soyer.

Gökçe, who stands out with his emphasis on merit, was brought from İzmir to Istanbul to find solutions to the city's problems after Ekrem İmamoğlu won the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

Gökçe, who draws attention with his general approaches to municipal issues, scientific statements, and work, now stands out as the most prominent name for the İzmir Metropolitan Municipality.

The factor that makes Gökçe stand out is not just his expertise in municipal affairs...

The fact that Selin Sayek Böke, who is associated with İzmir, is the Secretary General of the Republican People's Party, and that Murat Bakan, who is also mentioned as a candidate, is a member of parliament, puts Gökçe in the forefront.

12punto.com.tr will report on the behind-the-scenes developments before the local elections and the names whose non-candidacy has been finalized.

News Source: 12punto