CHP's elected leadership vows to fight for rights amid internal power struggle

The elected leadership of Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP) convened to chart their future course, addressing plans for provincial visits and the ongoing tensions sparked by recent appointments. Party leader Özgür Özel and his colleagues are preparing for their group meeting in parliament, which is expected to focus heavily on economic challenges and foreign policy shifts, mirroring the agenda prior to the recent internal disputes.

Central to their discussions were the recent dismissals of provincial chairs and subsequent appointments made by what they term the 'nullity administration.' The leadership asserts these actions were unlawful, questioning the justification provided and highlighting that elected provincial administrations were not subject to any court rulings. "These appointments are aimed at dividing the CHP," stated party officials, arguing that if the current leadership truly had grassroots support, they would call for immediate provincial congresses and present their candidates.

The party's elected officials reiterated that the establishment of a new party is not on their immediate agenda, despite rumors. Their primary focus remains on utilizing all legal rights and avenues to challenge the current situation within the CHP. Party leader Özel is reportedly urging members not to leave the party but to fight for their rights from within. The leadership emphasized their commitment to pursuing a congress decision by the end of July, coinciding with the start of the judicial recess, and will be filing legal challenges regarding delegate signatures for an extraordinary congress and the recent resignations that led to the dissolution of the Party Council.

Regarding former leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's suggestion that a regular congress could be held within four to five months, CHP officials dismissed it as a tactic to gain time. They believe such a prolonged period would keep the CHP in the spotlight for internal disputes, serving the interests of the ruling party. "This is the exact scenario Tayyip Bey wants," one official commented, pointing to what they perceive as a collaboration that benefits the current government.

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Il başkanlarının görevden alınması hukuksuzdu. Butlan yönetimi görevden almalara neyi gerekçe gösteriyor? Mahkeme kararıyla gelmeleri savunmalarıysa, her il zaten kendi kongresini yaptı ve yönetimini seçti. Bunlarla ilgili de bir mahkeme kararı yok. Hepsi parti üyelerinin seçtiği insanlar. Şimdi bu irade yok sayılıyor. Bir atama yapılıyor. Bu atamalar CHP’yi bölmeye yönelik.