Former CHP leader Hikmet Çetin backs Özgür Özel

Former Republican People's Party (CHP) Chairman Hikmet Çetin has publicly backed Özgür Özel, the party's recently elected leader, amid ongoing internal disputes. Çetin declared his "boundless faith" in Özel's ability to succeed in what he described as one of the most difficult and honorable positions in the party's history.

Çetin shared his support via a social media message, emphasizing his belief in Özel's leadership. This endorsement arrives as the CHP navigates a complex period following a court ruling that declared the party's leadership process "absolutely null and void." The ruling has fueled a contentious debate within the party.

While Özel celebrated Bayram with citizens in Ankara's Güvenpark, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was appointed CHP leader by the court, remained at the party's headquarters. Çetin's statement offers a significant show of support for Özel, reinforcing his position as the democratically chosen leader amidst the ongoing leadership challenge.

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My boundless faith in the success of Özgür Özel, the elected leader of the Republican People's Party, who has undertaken one of the most challenging and honorable tasks in our Republic's history...