AKP Kuyucak District Chairman Ali Güçlü Resigns
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ali Güçlü, the AKP's district chairman in Kuyucak, Turkey, has resigned from his position due to health reasons.
- Güçlü announced his voluntary departure after serving for 8.5 years, expressing gratitude to his supporters.
- He affirmed his continued commitment to the party's cause despite stepping down from his official role.
Ali Güçlü, the Justice and Development Party (AKP) district chairman in Kuyucak, Turkey, has announced his resignation from the post he held for eight and a half years. Güçlü cited health reasons for his decision to step down, making the announcement via his social media account.
In his statement, Güçlü expressed that his departure from the AKP Kuyucak District Chairmanship was voluntary. "My duty as the AK Party Kuyucak District Chairman, one of the most meaningful and honorable duties of my life, I am leaving as of today of my own free will, due to my health reasons," he stated.
My duty as the AK Party Kuyucak District Chairman, one of the most meaningful and honorable duties of my life, I am leaving as of today of my own free will, due to my health reasons.
He extended his gratitude to his family, former Kuyucak Mayor Metin Ertürk, members of parliament, and party organization members for their support during his tenure. Güçlü reflected on the significant work they accomplished together.
Despite resigning from his official position, Güçlü pledged his continued dedication. "Although I am leaving my duty, my heart, my support, and my struggle will always be with our cause and our organization," he declared, also seeking forgiveness from the people of Kuyucak and his fellow party members.
Although I am leaving my duty, my heart, my support, and my struggle will always be with our cause and our organization.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.