Statement from CHP Kütahya Mayor Kahveci on transfer to AKP: 'For the prosperity and future of our city'

The potential defection of Aydın Metropolitan Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu from the CHP to the AKP remains a hot topic. Following this development, it was alleged that the mayors of Bursa and Kütahya would also switch to the AKP. Both mayors have issued statements.

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Statement from CHP Kütahya Mayor Kahveci on transfer to AKP: 'For the prosperity and future of our city'

Bursa Metropolitan Mayor Mustafa Bozbey denied the allegations. Kütahya Mayor Eyüp Kahveci also stated in a post on social media that the claims were baseless.

BOZBEY DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS

In his statement, Bursa Metropolitan Mayor Mustafa Bozbey denied the claims, saying, "I do not even take into account the allegations spread by individuals and sources of unknown origin on social media. These allegations can have only one purpose; while we are at our posts, focused on our projects and wishing to see our citizens smile, they are, on the contrary, chasing other things."

KAHVECİ ALSO DENIED THE ALLEGATIONS

Kütahya Mayor Eyüp Kahveci denied the allegations and made the following statement:

"In order to clarify the allegations of a party change that have come to the public's attention, we have provided the necessary explanation clearly and without compromising our principle of transparency.

Just as we have done until today, we will continue to remain at our posts with the same determination, the same resolve, and the same sincerity for the development, prosperity, and future of our city."

In order to clarify the allegations of a party change that have come to the public's attention, we have provided the necessary explanation clearly and without compromising our principle of transparency.
Just as we have done until today, we will continue to remain at our posts with the same determination, the same resolve, and the same… pic.twitter.com/zsOlZkn08a
— Eyüp Kahveci (@eyupkahveci) August 19, 2025