The mayor of Eskişehir, a key stronghold for Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP), Ayşe Ünlüce, has resigned from the CHP. She has subsequently joined the New Party, a recently established opposition group founded by former CHP leader Özgür Özel. This move marks a significant development in the Turkish political landscape, signaling a potential shift in the established opposition dynamic. The resignation and defection were announced on Friday, according to the DHA news agency. Eskişehir has historically been a strong base of support for the CHP, making Ünlüce’s decision particularly noteworthy. This development could impact the CHP’s influence in the region and nationally as it prepares for future elections. It highlights internal divisions within the CHP following Özel’s removal from leadership.