11.06.2026 21:30
In a television program he attended, CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı put an end to the claims that stirred political circles, saying, 'We did not discuss the expulsions of Özgür Özel and Ekrem İmamoğlu in our meeting.' Stating that it is impossible to hold a congress as long as the current legal crisis and precautionary decisions continue, Sarı also harshly criticized the internal party opposition, saying, 'We are facing a structure that is unwilling to compromise and stands behind the will of another political organization.'
CHP Spokesperson Müslim Sarı made very harsh statements regarding the internal party crisis and congress debates during a live broadcast on CNN Türk. Sarı, who put an end to the claims that Özgür Özel and Ekrem İmamoğlu would be expelled—claims that caused an earthquake effect in the public—clearly accused the internal party opposition of "creating a parallel structure within the CHP."
Cumhuriyet Halk Party (CHP) Spokesperson Müslim Sarı made striking allegations about the internal party management crisis and legal blockages during a live broadcast he attended. Criticizing the uncompromising stance of the opposition wing, Sarı argued that a different will has come into play behind the party.
WE DID NOT DISCUSS EXPULSIONS AT THE MEETING
Responding directly to the claims that Özgür Özel and Ekrem İmamoğlu would be expelled—which have recently stirred the corridors and piqued public curiosity—Müslim Sarı categorically denied the allegations, saying, "We did not discuss expulsions at our meeting. There is no such topic on our agenda right now."
NO CONGRESS AS LONG AS THE INJUNCTION STANDS
Responding to the internal party opposition's congress pressures within a legal framework, Sarı stated that no congress could be convened until the current legal obstacles are removed, saying the following:
"There is a legal reality. As long as the injunction on it stands, there can be no congress in this party; it is legally impossible to hold one. Our friends who want a congress know this very well."
WE FACE A NEVER-COMPROMISING 'PARALLEL STRUCTURE'
Continuing his speech, the CHP Spokesperson intensified his accusations against the internal opposition focus, claiming the process has gone beyond a normal internal party opposition movement. Sarı used the following statements:
"We face an understanding that never compromises or is willing to compromise. I believe there is another political organization behind this rigid stance, and its sign (will) is at play. To put it frankly, a parallel structure has been almost created within the CHP."
LET INTENTIONS BE CLEAR, WE ARE STILL OPEN TO TALKING
Despite all these harsh accusations, Müslim Sarı said that, as the central administration, they have not closed the door to dialogue and concluded his words as follows:
"This party continues on its path with our understanding. Despite everything, we are still open to talking and do not shy away from dialogue. As long as the other party's intentions are clear and explicit. Once intentions are clear, there is no problem we cannot solve."