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Özdağ reacts to 'absolute nullity' ruling: Cancels Antalya program, returns to Ankara

From Cumhuriyet · () Turkish

Translated from Turkish and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • Zafer Party leader Ümit Özdağ canceled his program in Antalya and returned to Ankara following a court decision regarding the CHP's 38th Ordinary Congress.
  • Özdağ described the court's ruling of 'absolute nullity' as a 'blow to democracy.'
  • The Zafer Party will hold extraordinary meetings, with its executive board convening tonight and a second meeting under Özdağ's leadership tomorrow.

A significant political development has unfolded in Turkey, drawing sharp reactions from opposition figures. Following a court's decision declaring the Republican People's Party's (CHP) 38th Ordinary Congress as having 'absolute nullity,' Zafer Party Chairman Ümit Özdağ has voiced strong criticism and altered his schedule.

Özdağ, a prominent opposition leader, immediately canceled his planned three-day program in Antalya, stating his return to Ankara. He vehemently condemned the court's ruling, characterizing it as a 'blow to democracy.' This strong stance underscores the deep political divisions and the intense scrutiny surrounding the internal affairs of major political parties in Turkey.

I am canceling my 3-day Antalya program, which I started an hour ago in Serik, Antalya, and returning to Ankara. The decision of absolute nullity in CHP is a blow struck at democracy.

· Ümit ÖzdağÖzdağ announced his immediate return to Ankara and his strong condemnation of the court's decision regarding the CHP congress.

The Zafer Party, under Özdağ's leadership, has announced extraordinary meetings in response to the situation. The party's executive board is scheduled to convene this evening, followed by a second meeting tomorrow led by Özdağ himself. These meetings are expected to address the implications of the court's decision and potentially outline the Zafer Party's strategic response.

This event highlights the volatile nature of Turkish politics, where judicial decisions can have immediate and far-reaching consequences for political parties and the broader democratic process. From a Turkish perspective, such rulings are often viewed through a lens of political maneuvering and the ongoing debate about the independence of the judiciary and its role in party politics. The Zafer Party's reaction reflects a concern shared by many that such legal interventions could destabilize the political landscape.

The Zafer Party executive board will convene tonight at 20:00 under the chairmanship of Prof. Dr. Ali Şehirlioğlu. Tomorrow at 11:00, the second meeting will be held under my chairmanship.

· Ümit ÖzdağÖzdağ detailed the schedule for the Zafer Party's extraordinary meetings in response to the court ruling.
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