Ruling AK Party braces for overhaul with impending deputy chair reshuffle
President and AK Party Chairman Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses his party's Parliament Group session, Ankara, Türkiye, June 26, 2024. (AA Photo)
The ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) is undergoing significant internal changes following its performance in the March 31 local elections. Criticism has spurred a renewal process within the party, reflecting a wind of change among its ranks.
Are deputy chairpersons changing?
Recent developments have brought attention to the upcoming Central Decision and Executive Committee meeting on July 23, where substantial changes within the AK Party are expected.
Political insiders indicate that in anticipation of this meeting, several deputy chairpersons have started clearing their offices and preparing for potential departures.
According to sources, several deputy chairpersons may face dismissal during the upcoming committee meeting scheduled for July 23.
Discussions about potential changes within the party have intensified since the local elections, with criticism mounting over the limited removal of provincial chairpersons and the modest adjustments made to the cabinet, which involved only two ministers.
Potential cabinet reshuffle
On the other hand, looking ahead, the period starting from October may witness changes in the parliamentary group management, coinciding with the party’s congress schedule. A forthcoming cabinet reshuffle is also on the horizon, aligning with the Congress timeline.
