Victory Party Sounds Alarm in Izmir: Resignations, Closed Districts, and “Signless” Organizations

Recent developments in Izmir, considered one of the strongholds of the Victory Party, have raised serious questions among the party’s grassroots. A series of resignations, closed district offices, and districts allegedly left “without management” have brought the question of whether there is a fracture in the party’s organizational structure to the forefront.

Resignation Messages Attract Attention

Resignation announcements from figures within the Izmir organization have stirred up the corridors of power. Izmir Provincial Organization Chairman Mikail Ülger announced his resignation via social media. Stating that he was “resigning due to the intensity of his work,” Ülger thanked the organization members with whom he had fought shoulder to shoulder during his term and stated that he would continue to support the party.

Ülger’s departure further heated up the already lively agenda of the organization in Izmir. This is because his resignation is seen not as an isolated development, but as an important link in the chain of structural changes that have taken place in recent times.

Another noteworthy development was the resignation of Mehmet Kuruoğlu, who served as a member of the Executive Board within the Provincial Directorate. Kuruoğlu announced his resignation in a written statement and thanked the organization members he had worked with until now.

These successive departures raised the question: “Are these individual decisions, or is there a structural problem?”

Notable Vacancies in Districts

The Izmir organization, which once stood out for its active fieldwork in 30 districts, now presents a different picture. The lack of a clear management structure in politically critical districts such as Menderes, Selçuk, Bergama, Kınık, and Torbalı raises the question among party members: “Who is on the ground?”

Organization is the backbone of a political party. When activity in the districts slows down, discussions at the center intensify.

Three Presidents, One Building in Karşıyaka

The appointment of three different district presidents in Karşıyaka over the last three months has drawn attention. However, the fact that a physical district building has not yet been opened in the district is the focus of criticism in terms of the organization’s visibility. In politics, a sign is a symbol; visibility is a declaration of existence. If there is no sign, questions multiply.

Sign Taken Down in Narlıdere

The closure of the party building and the removal of the sign in Narlıdere was one of the most striking images of the process in Izmir. This development showed that the changes in duties and divisions within the organization were not limited to names alone.

What Move Will the Central Headquarters Make?

These developments in a large and strategic city like Izmir have turned eyes to the party’s central headquarters. How much of the allegations are true and how much stems from political competition will become clear in the coming period.

However, one thing is clear: there is movement within the Izmir organization, and this movement is being interpreted as more than just a routine change of guard.

Politics is like chess; sometimes the loss of a pawn seems minor, but it changes the rhythm of the game. Whether these developments in Izmir will be an opportunity for the Victory Party to reorganize or a sign of a deeper breakdown remains to be seen.