30.05.2026 10:20
Following Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's reinstatement as CHP Chairman by court order, the competition for key positions in the party draws attention. While Faik Öztrak and Berhan Şimşek emerge as leading candidates for the party spokesperson role, this has caused new tension within Kılıçdaroğlu's team.
Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to the position of CHP Chairman by court decision, is expected to go to the CHP Headquarters for the first time today. While appointments to be made in the party administration are closely followed, it is said that the race for critical seats has increased tension within the party.
It is not yet clear which names Kılıçdaroğlu will assign to his new management team, but lobbying activities, especially for the party spokesperson position, draw attention.
TWO STRONG CANDIDATES FOR PARTY SPOKESPERSON According to claims circulating in party circles, it is stated that Kılıçdaroğlu is considering appointing Faik Öztrak as party spokesperson. Barış Yarkadaş, known for his closeness to Kılıçdaroğlu, also mentioned this assessment in a television program he attended.
Yarkadaş shared the claims discussed behind the scenes with the public, saying, "Kemal Bey is considering Faik Öztrak for the party spokesperson position."
Faik Öztrak CLAIM OF DISCOMFORT IN THE BERHAN ŞİMŞEK CAMP According to a report by Oda TV, after Faik Öztrak's name came to the forefront, it is stated that CHP Party Assembly Member and former MP Berhan Şimşek is also a candidate for the party spokesperson position. The report included a claim that individuals close to Şimşek are uncomfortable with these developments.
According to discussions in party circles, it is alleged that Kılıçdaroğlu initially considered Berhan Şimşek for this role but changed his preference by highlighting Öztrak's many years of experience.
Berhan Şimşek INTERNAL PARTY BALANCES ARE BEING RESHAPED It is expressed that claims about Faik Öztrak being insistent on the party spokesperson position have been met with reaction from Berhan Şimşek and his supporters. The Şimşek camp is said to expect a more balanced approach in the distribution of duties.
Meanwhile, discussions continue among the CHP base regarding Kılıçdaroğlu's return to the chairmanship. It is considered that many individuals seeking roles in the new administration have expectations, and the appointments to be made will directly affect the power balances within the party.
EYES ON KILIÇDAROĞLU'S ANNOUNCED LIST The management list and duty distribution expected to be announced today at CHP are anticipated to significantly shape internal party debates. Particularly, the names appointed to critical roles, especially the party spokesperson, will be decisive in determining CHP's roadmap for the new term.