Mayor of Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir defects to Erdoğan’s party

Cemil Tugay, the mayor of Izmir, has switched from the opposition to the ruling AKP party led by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. This move is significant because Izmir is a stronghold of the opposition, and Tugay had previously vowed not to defect. The defection comes as Turkey's opposition is facing an intense crackdown, with many opposition mayors and officials being arrested or sued on what appear to be politically motivated charges. This development may have implications for the country's already tense political landscape.

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The mayor of Izmir, a key opposition stronghold, has defected to Erdoğan's party, potentially weakening the opposition's influence. This move could lead to a shift in power dynamics in Turkey, affecting the country's political and economic landscape.

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