AK Parti Afyonkarahisar Provincial Chairman Turgay Şahin Resigned From His Post

AK Party Afyonkarahisar Provincial Chairman Turgay Şahin announced that he has resigned from his position, which he had held for approximately two years. According to the official statement, this decision regarding the change of duty was made as a result of mutual consultations and discussions held with the Party Headquarters. Şahin stated that this process was planned not as his personal preference, but rather for the general strategy of the party and to prepare the organization for the new period. Reminding that he carried out various activities during his tenure of approximately two years, the Provincial Chairman shared with the public that a stage of new duty change has now been reached. This situation is interpreted as part of the expected rotation and restructuring efforts within the party's local administrations ahead of the upcoming election processes.

Making a statement regarding his decision to step down, Turgay Şahin expressed his deep gratitude to the President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. While thanking Chairman Erdoğan for entrusting him with such a level of responsibility, Şahin also emphasized his loyalty to the vision of the party's senior management. Additionally, he extended his thanks to the headquarters executives who never left him alone and cooperated with him during his tenure. In his statement, Şahin stated that he has forgiven the rights of the deputies working in the region, the members of the provincial and district organizations, the board members, and those serving at all levels of the party. Noting that they exhibited a harmonious working relationship with the executives, he underlined how critical this organizational structure is for the party's success.

Stating that they worked at a very intense pace from the moment he took office as a local organization chairman, Şahin also made a retrospective assessment. He reminded that during the two-year period, they carried out various on-ground programs and civil initiatives to strengthen the party organization across Afyonkarahisar. He expressed that this period of duty was an extremely fruitful and instructive experience in terms of his personal and political development. During this period when steps were taken to increase intra-organization solidarity, he stated that they always valued the dedication of the party members and the support of the public. During the handover process of his duty, he argued that the current organizational structure is preparing for the future in a highly robust manner.

Şahin, who also delivered important messages in the text announcing his resignation, emphasized that his loyalty to the AK Party cause continues and that he will continue to serve under all circumstances. He stated that this change of duty does not mean an end, but rather a new beginning for himself and his party. He clearly expressed his intention to continue his active political life in the upcoming periods, whether in different levels, platforms, or on the field within the party. Şahin pledged that he will continue to show all his effort to ensure the party reaches its fundamental political goals both nationwide and locally. Adding to his statements that he believes intra-party democracy and dynamics are strengthened through such changes of duty, he demonstrated his belief in the correctness of this decision.

Finally, completing his statement with good wishes, Turgay Şahin wished the party and the organization to achieve even greater successes in the new period. He sincerely stated his belief that the new individual and administration to whom he will hand over the duty will serve the people of Afyonkarahisar in the best possible way. He concluded his words by expressing his hope that this change will be beneficial for both the AK Party Afyonkarahisar organization and the city itself. Reminding once again that he feels an emotional gratitude for the trust shown to him to date, Şahin offered his regards to all his fellow citizens and comrades in the cause. Following this news of departure in Afyonkarahisar politics, all eyes are now turned to the new provincial chairman to be appointed by the Headquarters and other potential changes to occur within the organization.