02.10.2025 14:42
Gürsel Tekin, who was appointed to the CHP Provincial Presidency by court decision, strongly responded to the allegations against him. Stating that "We have never been involved in corruption," Tekin addressed media organizations, indicating that he would initiate legal proceedings if he was not given the right to speak. He also added, "If you have the courage, you will invite me to your broadcasts. Paid trolls and journalists, you will not be able to look into the eyes of your children."
After the court decision to suspend CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik, Gürsel Tekin, who was appointed in his place, called on media organizations.
"EVEN PEOPLE WHO KNOW US ARE CONFUSED"
In his statement, Tekin said, "We have been in office as the call committee since September 2. Since that day, we have made every effort to ensure that the institutional identity of our party is not discussed as much as possible. But first of all, I would like to thank the grassroots of the Republican People's Party, its organization, and the real CHP voters. Because they know very well what we are doing, who we are, and what we are facing. We are dealing with trolls we did not anticipate, and mercenary journalists who claim to be journalists and commentators. They have created a situation where those who know me know that I am not afraid of anyone. You have attacked people with false, slanderous, and despicable news about those around us. You have created a situation where even people who know us are confused. Know this; we have no character to learn from you. We are absolutely not those who steal, are shameless, or reach for the people's property. What a strange thing it is that you know how to execute people for a few pennies. Where do you do this? Come do it in front of us. Where are you taking refuge? To the televisions. Who are these televisions? I have called on these televisions many times. Now I want to call again. I want to use my right to speak to refute all your false and slanderous news so far. I have shared it three times on my social media. Today, I want to share it one last time in front of the public. If you do not allow me to use my right to speak in the shortest time possible, I will inevitably have to seek my legal rights," he stated.
"YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO LOOK INTO YOUR CHILDREN'S EYES"
Stating that he is waiting for an invitation to broadcasts, Tekin said, "I do not want to say every sentence you have spoken because my upbringing does not allow it. If you have the courage, you will invite me to your broadcasts; I will respond to your slanders, and there may also be things you are curious about regarding the process. I will tell you at which points of organized crime you are, looking into your eyes. What do you think? Our silence is solely due to our respect for the institutional identity of the Republican People's Party, the voters of the Republican People's Party, and the organization of the Republican People's Party. Otherwise, we know so much, and we could say so much that especially those paid trolls and journalists will not be able to look into your children's eyes. On one side, you will be involved in all kinds of filth, on another side, you will be a part of organized crime, and on the other side, you will turn around and declare those who support the three clean CHP members as enemies of the people. Yes, hair will be cut, and wires will be seen," he said.