Umut Yılmaz is leaving CHP to join AKP. This situation has created a significant stir in the political arena.

Yılmaz had previously made strong criticisms against President Erdoğan. Now, he finds himself in a completely opposite position.

In a speech made in 2018, Yılmaz clearly expressed his stance against Erdoğan, but now he is becoming a part of AKP.

This change has led to reactions from CHP. Former CHP member Uğur Kalkan criticized Yılmaz's move as a political usurpation.

Yılmaz's transition to AKP seems likely to affect the political balance in Gaziantep. CHP views this as a loss.

The contradiction between Yılmaz's past statements and his current position raises discussions in the public. This situation brings political ethics and consistency issues to the forefront.