Cemil Tugay Described the 'Transfer' Process: 'I Wish You Would Join the AK Party so We Could Work Together More harmoniously.'

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Cemil Tugay, the Mayor of Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, who initially remained independent after leaving the CHP and then joined the AKP, made statements regarding the decision-making process. Tugay stated that the initial proposal came from the Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change, Murat Kurum, and that the decision was made by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay said that the "turning point" in his transition to the AKP occurred during a meeting with Environment and Urbanization Minister Murat Kurum. Tugay stated that Kurum told him, "I wish you would join the AKP so we could work together more harmoniously. You would achieve even more successful results if you were with the AKP."

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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay spoke to Yeni Asır. Stating that his meeting with Murat Kurum was influential in his decision to switch to the AK Party, Tugay discussed his contacts with Erdoğan and the urban transformation needs of Izmir.

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Cemil Tugay stated that the initial offer to join the AKP came from Murat Kurum, and that he was subsequently very impressed by Erdoğan. Cemil Tugay recounted his process of joining the AKP: “I was very impressed by Erdoğan.” (Medyascope)

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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Cemil Tugay explained the background of his decision to switch to the AK Party in an interview with Yeni Asır. Stating that his meeting with Murat Kurum was influential in his decision, Tugay also discussed his contacts with Erdoğan, Izmir's earthquake risk, and the support he expects from Ankara for urban transformation.

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Cemil Tugay explained how his meeting with Minister Kurum was crucial in his transition to the AKP, and what he discussed with President Erdoğan at the Presidential Palace. Tugay also responded to criticisms regarding his attribution of Atatürk's phrase "the protector of the helpless" to Erdoğan.