24.05.2026 08:30
The crisis has deepened in the CHP following debates on absolute nullity. It was alleged that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu demanded the removal or resignation of CHP Group Deputy Chair Ali Mahir Başarır, CHP Deputy Chair and Adana MP Burhanettin Bulut, Malatya MP Veli Ağbaba, and Ankara MP Umut Akdoğan from the party in order for the congress to proceed. According to the claim, Özgür Özel responded "no" to this demand.
The tension in the CHP following the absolute nullity debates is growing. It has been claimed that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu put forward a striking condition for the congress to convene during his meeting with Özgür Özel the day before yesterday.
KILIÇDAROĞLU'S CONDITION OF 4 DEPUTIES
It was alleged that Kılıçdaroğlu demanded the removal or resignation of 4 deputies known for their closeness to Özel.
According to the claim, the individuals in question were CHP Group Deputy Chair Ali Mahir Başarır, CHP Deputy Chair Burhanettin Bulut, CHP Malatya Deputy Veli Ağbaba, and CHP Ankara Deputy Umut Akdoğan.
ÖZGÜR ÖZEL'S "NO" RESPONSE
It was reported that Özgür Özel did not respond favorably to Kılıçdaroğlu's request. According to the news in Nefes newspaper, it was claimed that Özel answered "no" to the said demand during the meeting.
CLAIM OF "PRECONDITION FOR THE CONGRESS"
According to information from Kılıçdaroğlu's side, the removal of these individuals from the party was brought up as a precondition for the CHP to hold an early congress.
Some deputies close to Kılıçdaroğlu argued that Özgür Özel, as group leader, has the authority to take the necessary steps.
CALL FOR THE DISCIPLINARY BOARD
Individuals close to Kılıçdaroğlu stated that the said deputies should be referred to the disciplinary board.
Some party sources claimed that initiating the expulsion process is critical for the congress process.