Old statement by YRP member Akpunar, who joined the AKP, becomes a hot topic: 'I will leave this party'

The long-discussed parliamentary and local official defections took place during the AKP's 23rd Anniversary program. Journalist İsmail Saymaz shared an old video of YRP mayor Emrullah Akpunar, who was among those who joined.

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Old statement by YRP member Akpunar, who joined the AKP, becomes a hot topic: 'I will leave this party'

We frequently encounter news about representatives who enter parliament with the votes they receive from voters, only to switch to another party shortly after. A similar scene unfolded during the AKP's 23rd Anniversary program.

Many mayors and representatives left the parties that enabled them to enter office and joined the AKP. While voters reacted to these transfers, journalist İsmail Saymaz shared a striking video on his social media account.

Following the resignation of YRP Erzurum Aziziye Mayor Emrullah Akpunar to join the AKP, Saymaz shared an old video of Akpunar.

Old statement by YRP member Akpunar, who joined the AKP, becomes a hot topic:
'I will leave this party'https://t.co/1RcnwuOLeD pic.twitter.com/AWssjC8imj
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In an interview conducted after the local elections, Emrullah Akpunar is seen responding to the question 'Would you change parties?' by saying:

“How many people would stand against the power of the ruling party? One Emrullah Akpunar would. I came from this party, and I will leave from this party.”

SAYMAZ SHARED THE VIDEO IN QUESTION AS FOLLOWS: