17.06.2026 13:40
Ahmet Davutoğlu, Chairman of the Future Party, described the absolute nullity decision in CHP as "an operation against politics" and stated that both the Kılıçdaroğlu and Özgür Özel factions expect support from him. Davutoğlu, indicating that they will not take sides, also said regarding CHP municipalities, "Almost all municipalities, including CHP municipalities, are mired in corruption," and argued that the main opposition cannot claim clean politics without clearing itself of these allegations.
Ahmet Davutoğlu, Chairman of the Future Party, made striking statements regarding the leadership crisis in the CHP following the absolute nullity decision. Davutoğlu, who said both Kılıçdaroğlu and Özgür Özel's factions expect support from him, described the absolute nullity decision as an "operation on politics" while also directing harsh criticism towards CHP municipalities.
DAVUTOĞLU'S STRIKING COMMENT ON THE CHP CRISIS
Speaking at the New Path group meeting, Ahmet Davutoğlu, Chairman of the Future Party, evaluated the ongoing absolute nullity debates and the internal division within the CHP.
Arguing that the main opposition party is effectively split in two, Davutoğlu stated that the ongoing process negatively affects not only the CHP but also Turkish politics.
Saying "Turkey is collapsing, Turkish politics is collapsing," Davutoğlu noted that the factions within the CHP expect support from them.
"YOU SAY STAND BY US"
Referring to Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and Özgür Özel, Davutoğlu said, "Now I say to both Chairman Mr. Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to the party with the absolute nullity decision, and to Mr. Özgür Özel's team, who say 'We are the real CHP,' and to CHP members: You want us to take sides. You say 'Choose us, stand by us.'"
"ABSOLUTE NULLITY IS WRONG, THIS IS A POLITICAL OPERATION"
Criticizing the legal process against the CHP, Davutoğlu stated that he does not find the absolute nullity decision correct.
Davutoğlu said, "I absolutely call the legal operation and absolute nullity against you wrong, and I say this is an operation on politics."
"CHP MUNICIPALITIES MUST ALSO BE CLEANSED OF CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS"
Davutoğlu emphasized that his opposition to the absolute nullity decision does not eliminate his criticisms of CHP administrations.
Referring to corruption allegations against CHP municipalities, Davutoğlu said, "But then I also say: Yes, almost all municipalities, including CHP municipalities, have been mired in corruption, and unless they are cleansed of this, the main opposition party cannot claim clean politics."
"WE CANNOT PRODUCE SOLUTIONS BY CHOOSING SIDES"
Also calling on opposition parties, Davutoğlu argued that conducting politics through election calculations and alliance negotiations will not produce an alternative for Turkey.
"I call on other opposition parties: As long as you make decisions with the anxiety of 'How can we form which alliance?' towards the elections, in the name of choosing one side or the other, we cannot produce an alternative for Turkey," Davutoğlu said, emphasizing the need for a clear and principled stance in politics.