Aydın Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu resigned from the CHP and joined the AKP. This significant change has created great excitement in Aydın.

At the event where she announced her participation, Çerçioğlu stated, "I will serve Aydın even more than before." The crowd supported her with slogans like "Aydın's efesi, topuklu efe."

AKP Deputy Seda Sarıbaş was among those applauding Çerçioğlu despite previous tensions. This situation drew attention in the political arena.

Çerçioğlu said, "I am a local politician. Our deputies handle the politics in Ankara. I have treated everyone fairly and equally, and I will continue to do so."

This change is interpreted as an effort to strengthen the AKP's power in Aydın. Çerçioğlu's participation could enhance the party's influence in local politics.