Bingöl, who switched from CHP to AKP, said 'Take care of me': AKP members shouted 'You are the Reis's entrustment to us'
Tuzla Mayor Eren Ali Bingöl visited the district organization after joining the AKP. Following Bingöl's words, "I am coming from the opposite neighborhood after many years. I believe that you will take care of me and explain my reasons correctly," the hall erupted in chants of "You are the Reis's entrustment to us."
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Tuzla Mayor Eren Ali Bingöl, who switched from the CHP to the AKP, visited his new party's Tuzla District Headquarters. Bingöl, who joined the AKP by receiving his badge at a ceremony attended by AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, met with party members.
Speaking during the visit, Bingöl said they aim to solve the problems in Tuzla's neighborhoods "in unity and solidarity." Stating that they will work to move the district to a better point, Bingöl said, "We will solve all of Tuzla's problems by working hard, all together. We will carry our district to better tomorrows by standing shoulder to shoulder with our fellow citizens."
Stating that he would not make a long speech, Bingöl addressed the party members as follows:
"I don't like to talk for too long. I will just say this much; I am coming from the opposite neighborhood. I am coming from the opposite neighborhood after many years. I believe that you will take care of me and explain my reasons correctly."
Eren Ali Bingöl, who switched to the AKP by selling the people's votes, spoke at the AKP organization:
— Sol Yumruk (@Sol_Yumruk3) August 5, 2026
I am coming from the opposite neighborhood. I believe you will take care of me.
AKP members: You are the Reis's entrustment to us! pic.twitter.com/nfAglOJmUz
Following these words from Bingöl, the AKP members in the hall supported him with chants of "You are the Reis's entrustment to us."