New AK Party President Candidates Announced in Istanbul Districts
Excitement buzzes through the air as the preparations for the 8th Ordinary Istanbul Provincial Congress of the AK Party, scheduled for February 8, 2025, continue at a rapid pace. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan visited the AK Party Istanbul Provincial Presidency yesterday and today, engaging in meetings with organization members to discuss the upcoming new term. The intense discussions revolved around working on lists and finalizing the names of individuals who will walk the path together in the new era.
19 Istanbul Districts Unveil New President Candidates
In a significant development this evening, Bağcılar Mayor and AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chairman Candidate Abdullah Özdemir took to social media to announce that the new president candidates for 19 districts in Istanbul have been determined. With the approval of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, Özdemir revealed the names of the candidates for the 19 districts who will be running for office. He also expressed his wish for the new era to bring blessings to Istanbul.
Congratulations to the New Management Teams
AK Party Istanbul Provincial Chairman Osman Nuri Kabaktepe congratulated the district president candidates determined with the approval of the President and wished success to the newly elected district managements. Kabaktepe also extended his gratitude to the district presidents and managements who have worked diligently and resolutely until now for their efforts and services.
The newly announced president candidates for the 19 districts of Istanbul are as follows:
1. Bahçelievler – Uğur Yılmaz
2. Bağcılar – Muhammed Yavuz Gültepe
3. Bakırköy – Ahmet Faruk Kuran
4. Bayrampaşa – Mehmet Acar
5. Beyoğlu – Kasım Fırat
6. Büyükçekmece – Mahmut Yusuf
7. Çekmeköy – Erdem Koçoğlu
8. Esenyurt – Toğay Çoban
9. Fatih – Fatih Karaismailoğlu
10. Kadıköy – Ahmet Öztürk
11. Kartal – Haydar Göksoy
12. Kağıthane – Erkan Yıldırım
13. Maltepe – Serkan Bahadır
14. Sancaktepe – Feyzullah Torlak
15. Silivri – Sami Barlas
16. Sultangazi – İmdat Kamacı
17. Şişli – Serkan Polat
18. Tuzla – Şeref Çolak
19. Zeytinburnu – Mustafa Yalçınkaya
This exciting development sets the stage for a new era in Istanbul’s political landscape, with fresh faces ready to take on the responsibilities and challenges of leading their respective districts. The diversity of candidates reflects the vibrant tapestry of Istanbul, promising a dynamic and engaging political scene in the upcoming term. Stay tuned for more updates as the AK Party Congress draws near, showcasing the unfolding of democratic processes and the power of active citizen participation in shaping the future of Istanbul.
