CHP Bilecik Chairman Ali Özdemir, removed by party leadership, vows swift return
Translated from Turkish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Ali Özdemir, removed as CHP Bilecik Provincial Chairman by the party's Central Executive Board, stated he received the expected outcome.
- Özdemir announced that he and his provincial management and disciplinary board were removed, but district branches, youth, and women's wings continue their duties.
- He vowed to return to his position within 5-6 months, stating the removal was a
Ali Özdemir, recently removed from his post as CHP Bilecik Provincial Chairman by the party's Central Executive Board (MYK), addressed supporters, declaring he had received the outcome he long awaited.
We are leaving our jacket here. Very shortly, it won't take long, maybe 5-6 months, we will come and put on our jacket here again.
Özdemir clarified that only his provincial management and disciplinary board were dismissed, while district chairmen and the youth and women's wings remain in their positions. "We are going into a short period of fallow," he stated, vowing to reclaim his post within five to six months. "We are leaving our jacket here. Very shortly, it won't take long, maybe 5-6 months, we will come and put on our jacket here again."
These kinds of behaviors bring us closer together in unity and togetherness, we become more united, we become more together.
He emphasized that the physical party building is less important than connecting with people's hearts. "We can reach a place by building a throne in people's hearts with our heart and head," Özdemir said. He believes such actions only strengthen unity and solidarity within the party. "These kinds of behaviors bring us closer together in unity and togetherness, we become more united, we become more together," he explained. "That's why we are not uncomfortable with this situation."
My dismissal is an honor medal for me.
Özdemir declared his dismissal an "honor medal" that he and his family will wear with pride. He expressed curiosity about those who seize opportunities during turbulent times, suggesting he is one of them. "I am on duty. This duty may not be here, but it could be in a party that is established, I will continue my duty there, I will continue my duty as the Özgür Özel Liaison Office," he stated, assuring that he and his team are not leaving the field but will continue their work with increased determination and unity.
I am on duty. This duty may not be here, but it could be in a party that is established, I will continue my duty there, I will continue my duty as the Özgür Özel Liaison Office.
Originally published by Cumhuriyet in Turkish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.