CHP women leaders reject court ruling, stand by party chief

A group of women provincial chairs from Turkey's Republican People's Party (CHP) has issued a strong statement rejecting a recent court decision, which they labeled as "absolute nullity." The statement declares that the decision is incompatible with law, the constitutional order, and democratic practices. The women leaders emphasized that they do not recognize this ruling.

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We do not recognize the 'absolute nullity' decision, which is incompatible with law, the constitutional order, and democratic practices.

According to the statement, the decision is not merely an internal party issue but a direct attack on the will of the people and the foundations of Turkey's multi-party democratic life. They argued that the ruling challenges the fundamental rights of election and being elected, as well as the mandate given by the public through the ballot box. The group views this as an attempt by the ruling power to manipulate the judiciary for political ends and extend its own political lifespan through unlawful means.

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This decision targets the will of the people and is not just an internal matter of the CHP.

"We do not accept any interference with the will of the organization and the democratic choices of the delegates," the statement read, asserting that the CHP's strength comes from the people. The women provincial chairs reaffirmed their full support for the party's elected leader, Özgür Özel, stating that any attempt to question the party leadership, shaped by the free will of the delegates, lacks political and social legitimacy. They vowed to continue their struggle against illegality with determination.

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We do not accept any interference with the will of the organization and the democratic choices of the delegates.