22.03.2025 20:10
The leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, gave a noteworthy response to a reporter who asked about the rumors of Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu running as a candidate in the congress during a press conference. Özel stated, "If there is a more serious question, I can answer it. I am not in the mood to engage with gossip."
After the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu in the terrorism and corruption investigation, developments occurred one after another. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, who claimed that a trustee could be appointed to the party, announced that they had decided to hold an extraordinary congress to prevent this possibility.
CLAIM THAT "KILIÇDAROĞLU WILL RUN FOR CHAIRMAN"
While it was stated that the CHP would go to an extraordinary congress within 15 days, a striking claim came to the fore. It was suggested that former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu would run for chairman again at the congress. However, neither Kılıçdaroğlu nor the CHP side made an official statement regarding the matter.
ÖZEL'S "KILIÇDAROĞLU" CLAIM
CHP leader Özel held a press conference at the IMM headquarters in Saraçhane while İmamoğlu was being transferred to the Çağlayan Courthouse. After his statement, Özel answered questions from journalists. A journalist asked Özel about Kılıçdaroğlu's candidacy.
"IF THERE'S A MORE SERIOUS QUESTION, LET ME ANSWER"
Özel's response to this question was interesting. The CHP leader replied, "If there's a more serious question, let me answer. I'm not in the mood to deal with gossip."