31.03.2026 08:01
Before the CHP's congress trial, Özgür Özel's late-night departure from following Kılıçdaroğlu and Kaftancıoğlu drew attention. This move on social media was associated with discussions about a possible "absolute nullity" decision. After CHP member Gökhan Günaydın's statement that "Our B plan is ready," all eyes turned to tomorrow's hearing; it is assessed that the decision could affect the balances within the party.
Before the critical hearing of the lawsuit filed with the allegation of irregularities at the 38th Ordinary Congress of the CHP, a noteworthy development occurred within the party. The midnight social media move by CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made headlines.
MIDNIGHT FOLLOWING CRISIS
Özgür Özel unfollowed former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and former Istanbul Provincial Chair Canan Kaftancıoğlu on his Instagram account, which has 2.4 million followers. This move, which took place in the late hours of the night, quickly resonated widely on social media.
SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENT ON “NULLITY”
Özel's step was interpreted as a reaction to claims on social media that “Kılıçdaroğlu might accept a possible absolute nullity decision.” This move before the congress trial brought new discussions about the internal balances of the party.
EYES ON TOMORROW'S HEARING
The next hearing of the lawsuit regarding the CHP congress will be held tomorrow at the Ankara 26th Criminal Court of First Instance. The lawsuit process is considered a critical threshold for the party management.
“A DECISION MAY COME OUT TOMORROW”
CHP Group Deputy Chairman Gökhan Günaydın made striking statements regarding the lawsuit during a live broadcast he attended. Günaydın stated that they expect a different development in the process following the changes in the Ministry of Justice, saying, “Yes, we expect a change, but our B plan is ready.” These statements strengthened the assessments that the court might make an “absolute nullity” decision regarding the CHP congress.
TENSION WITHIN THE PARTY MAY INCREASE
The social media move and the statements made before the lawsuit indicate that tensions within the CHP may rise, and it is stated that the possible decision to come out of tomorrow's hearing could have significant consequences for the party management.