12.06.2026 11:01
The group deputy chairmanships of Gökhan Günaydın and Ali Mahir Başarır, who were referred to disciplinary action in CHP, have been removed. Their titles were taken down from the official website of the Turkish Grand National Assembly, while Günaydın described the decision as "unlawful." It is stated that new appointments for group deputy chairmanships in CHP may come to the agenda, and it was claimed that Kılıçdaroğlu requested the evacuation of his official rooms.
A new development occurred in the party administration following the decision of absolute nullity regarding the congress in CHP. While the group deputy chairmanship duties of Gökhan Günaydın and Ali Mahir Başarır, who were referred to disciplinary action, ended, the titles of the two individuals were also removed from the official website of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
TITLES REMOVED FROM TGNA WEBSITE
After the debates regarding the congress process in CHP, the party administration made a notable change in the parliamentary group.
It was learned that the group deputy chairmanship duties of Gökhan Günaydın and Ali Mahir Başarır, who were referred to disciplinary action, have ended. It was observed that the titles of group deputy chairman for the two individuals were also removed from the official website of the Turkish Grand National Assembly.
REACTION FROM GÖKHAN GÜNAYDIN
Gökhan Günaydın, who made a statement after the decision, reacted to the practice.
Günaydın said, "It is an unlawful decision made by a non-existent Central Executive Board. The TGNA's compliance with this should be viewed with regret; we will continue without compromising our stance."
NEW APPOINTMENTS ON THE AGENDA
According to information reported by SÖZCÜ TV correspondent Sercan İke, the group deputy chairmanship duties of Günaydın and Başarır, who were referred to the High Disciplinary Board, have officially ended.
While it was stated that the group deputy chairman titles were also removed from the biographies of the two individuals, it was indicated that new assignments could be made within CHP during the day.
ALLEGATION THAT OFFICE ROOMS WERE REQUESTED TO BE VACATED
According to the information relayed, it is assessed that in the current process, the authority for appointment lies with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, and direct appointments may be made for group deputy chairmanships instead of elections.
On the other hand, while it was alleged that Kılıçdaroğlu requested the two individuals to vacate their office rooms, it was stated that Ali Mahir Başarır said they do not recognize the decision.
REASON FOR GÜNAYDIN'S EXPULSION
When asked why Gökhan Günaydın was expelled, it was claimed that his name being mentioned in the absolute nullity lawsuit was cited as the reason.