In Gaziantep's Şehitkamil Municipality, it is claimed that special positions were created for council members who switched from CHP to AKP. This situation has sparked significant debates in local governance.

Mayor Umut Yılmaz is accused of assigning new offices, vehicles, and staff to council members who resigned from CHP. This practice is said to violate municipal regulations.

CHP council member Ersin Atar stated that this situation represents the misuse of public resources. Local governance experts argue that the audit inspectors should investigate this matter.

Following Umut Yılmaz's switch to AKP, there have been strong reactions from CHP. CHP council members argue that the municipality has become a farm for those who resigned.

Such practices are seen as both a misuse of public resources for personal gain and a disruption of the internal hierarchy of the municipality. The people of Şehitkamil do not deserve this situation.