AKP Kayseri Deputy Ayşe Böhürler mistakenly thought that detained Gaziosmanpaşa Mayor Hakan Bahçetepe had joined the AKP, saying 'Welcome'. This statement caused a huge stir on social media.

Bahçetepe was detained as part of a corruption investigation focused on the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. Böhürler linked Bahçetepe's decision to the conservative majority in his region.

Böhürler stated, 'His constituency is ultimately conservative,' suggesting that Bahçetepe believed he could serve his region better by joining the AKP.

However, DEVA Party Vice President İdris Şahin had to clarify the situation after Böhürler's misunderstanding.

This incident sparked a significant debate among social media users. Böhürler's statements drew attention in the political arena.