CHP leader Özel's reaction to Ahmet Özer: I have the clean paper in my hand.

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Republican People's Party Chairman Özgür Özel made statements regarding the detention of Esenyurt Mayor Ahmet Özer on the grounds of "membership in a terrorist organization" during the 'Labor Organizations Meeting' he attended in Ankara.

"I HAVE THE CLEAN PAPER IN MY HAND"

Özel, who said, "I have the clean paper in my hand," reacted to the events by stating, "They broke down the door to enter the municipality. They didn't even let him meet with his lawyer." Özel continued, "They broke down the door to enter the municipality. They didn't even let him meet with his lawyer. Who gives permission? The Chief Prosecutor. Who is the Chief Prosecutor? Akın Gürlek. Until yesterday, he was the deputy minister. Whoever's head is going to be cut off, Akın Gürlek (Istanbul Chief Prosecutor) is there. Remove that pawn, that mobile guillotine from there. Is it the people of Esenyurt who will decide how to manage themselves or is it Akın Gürlek?"

RESPONSE TO PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN

Regarding President Erdoğan's thanks to him at the AK Party group meeting, he said, "Millions understood, but you couldn't. Thanks are important, but equating an issue with one person's freedom is a proposition that does not see the problem. I am pointing to the Parliament. You are pointing to the Parliament with Bahçeli for Öcalan. If you thank me by turning one person into an actor, it shows that you will continue this situation focused on Öcalan. This is neither democratic nor correct. I am in favor of a transparent and fair process centered on the Parliament. I will not be rude; every thank you of mine has value. But this thank you is based on a wrong foundation," he stated.

REACTION TO THE INTERVIEW SYSTEM

Özel, who reacted to the interview system applied in teacher appointments, stated, "We must eliminate this problem. Strengthening education and labor unions will be our priority."