06.04.2025 13:00
At the CHP congress, Şimşek, who was late to apply to the board and could not become a candidate, said, "At the last congress, the lists were submitted 4 hours later. They held an expedited congress; the CHP is not anyone's holding company." Meanwhile, a heated argument between Şimşek and CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, whom he criticized, was captured by cameras in the congress hall second by second.
The excitement of the 21st Extraordinary Congress in the CHP continues. After Muratpaşa Mayor Ümit Uysal withdrew from the race to avoid harming the party, another candidate, Berhan Şimşek, came to apply to the council, leaving Özgür Özel alone in the race.
HE SPOKE TO REPORTERS AFTER LEAVING THE HALL
Berhan Şimşek, who stated that he reached the required number of delegate signatures but could not be a candidate because he was 5 minutes late, made a statement to reporters outside the congress hall, expressing strong criticism towards CHP Chairman Özgür Özel.
"LAST CONGRESS, THE LISTS WERE GIVEN 4 HOURS LATER"
Şimşek said, "The Republican People's Party did not accept our signatures and application for the 21st extraordinary congress because we were 5 minutes late. Despite my conversation with Mr. Özgür Özel, Mr. Murat Emir, and Mr. Ali Mahir Başarır, they said it was too late. However, at the last congress, the lists were given 4 hours later. I leave this to the conscience of the public and the party. Respect."
"THOSE WHO WANT TO SEE THE SIGNATURES CAN CALL ME"
They held an accelerated congress; the CHP is not anyone's holding company. Some media outlets claim we could not find the signatures. Those who want to see them can call me on my phone, and I will present the 97 signatures to them. Thank you for the public's attention," he stated.
A HEATED DEBATE ALSO OCCURRED IN THE HALL
Meanwhile, footage has also been released showing a heated debate between Berhan Şimşek and CHP Chairman Özgür Özel in the congress hall. In the videos recorded second by second on a mobile phone, it can be seen that Şimşek reacted to Özel, while the CHP leader held him by the arms to calm him down.