Politician Ümit Dikbayır denies joining AKP amid rumors
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Turkish politician Ümit Dikbayır, who previously left the İYİ Party and joined the CHP before leaving that party, has responded to rumors of him joining the AKP.
- Dikbayır stated on social media that he has patiently followed false information and gossip about him, noting that such experiences in politics reveal true friends and hypocrites.
- Journalist İsmail Saymaz reported that Dikbayır told him directly that he would not be joining the AKP.
Sakarya Member of Parliament Ümit Dikbayır has addressed speculation about his potential move to the ruling AKP party. Dikbayır, who has had a notable political journey, having resigned from the İYİ Party to join the CHP, and subsequently leaving the CHP, issued a statement on his social media account.
In his statement, Dikbayır reflected on the "dirty information" and "false news, comments, rumors, and posts" circulating about him. He expressed that he has followed these with great patience, acknowledging that such tactics are common in the "dirty political arena." However, he emphasized that these experiences offer valuable lessons, helping to distinguish between genuine allies and hypocrites. Dikbayır affirmed his commitment to continue speaking and acting according to his beliefs, leaving the rest to divine will.
Adding further clarity to the situation, journalist İsmail Saymaz reported speaking directly with Dikbayır. According to Saymaz's social media post, Dikbayır explicitly stated that he would not be joining the AKP, thereby quashing the rumors.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.