CHP Denies Claims of Leader Özgür Özel's 'Absolute Nullity' Remark

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has vehemently denied recent allegations circulating in the Turkish media. Specifically, CHP Deputy Chairman Burhanettin Bulut addressed claims that party leader Özgür Özel declared they were awaiting "absolute nullity" during a recent meeting with provincial chairpersons in Ankara. Bulut unequivocally labeled these assertions as "blatantly false."

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The claim that our Chairman, Mr. Özgür Özel, made a statement such as 'We are waiting for absolute nullity, but we will not leave the CHP' at the meeting with our Provincial Chairpersons in Ankara is blatantly false.

According to Bulut, the purported statement is a fabricated piece of disinformation designed to intentionally mislead the public. He emphasized that such baseless claims are being used to create political controversy and urged citizens to exercise caution and refrain from giving credence to rumors originating from unverified and untraceable sources. The party maintains that these tactics are intended to sow confusion and undermine political discourse.

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This claim is a disinformation example clearly designed to mislead the public.

This denial comes as part of the CHP's broader effort to combat what it describes as deliberate misinformation campaigns. The party insists on the importance of relying on official statements and verified information, particularly during politically sensitive times. By issuing a strong rebuttal, the CHP aims to reaffirm its official position and counter any attempts to distort its leader's message or create internal party divisions through fabricated narratives.

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We kindly request that such fabricated statements, which attempt to create political debate through baseless claims and whose sources are unclear and whose accuracy has not been confirmed, be disregarded.