27.06.2025 12:01
The claim that Mansur Yavaş, the President of ABB, got angry at some remarks made by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu during his visit and said, "I will withdraw from politics," has resonated widely in the public. In a statement regarding the issue, Yavaş said, "It is my greatest desire for our former chairman, our current chairman, and all party members to stand united as one. Otherwise, it would make no sense for any of us to engage in politics."
"Due to allegations of "irregularities," tensions have risen significantly within the CHP ahead of the party congress trial scheduled for June 20. Former CHP leader Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who is claimed to be poised to reclaim the chairmanship if a "absolute nullity" decision is made in the case, has stirred up the party.
KILIÇDAROĞLU FLEW INTO A RAGE UPON HEARING THE SENTENCE
Journalist Timur Soykan brought attention to a striking claim regarding the matter. According to the claim, "Kılıçdaroğlu told the delegation that went to meet him, 'They can neither make appointments nor pay the bills; whoever is in the headquarters will do that.'" Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş, who was part of the delegation, reportedly became very angry at Kılıçdaroğlu's words. It was alleged that Yavaş confronted Kılıçdaroğlu, saying, "What you are doing will split the CHP; if you do this, I will withdraw from politics."
"WE HAVE NO CHOICE BUT TO BE UNITED"
Today, in a written statement regarding the claim, Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş said, "We are going through a period where we have no chance or remedy other than being united. I have always said this." In his written statement, Yavaş added, "We are going through a period where we have no chance or remedy other than being united.
In relation to the trial process on June 30, it is impossible for the discussions conducted by some of our party members or those who appear to be party members around our current and former Chairman to contribute to either our country's democratization and justice struggle or to the deepening poverty issues of our citizens. Moreover, the conduct of these discussions in a manner that is incompatible with our party culture and with expressions bordering on insults towards our former Chairman is absolutely unacceptable.
"ALL OUR PARTY MEMBERS MUST BE UNITED AS ONE FIST"
During this process, it is my greatest desire and what should be that our former chairman, our current chairman, and all party members stand together as one fist. Otherwise, there is no meaning left for any of us, including myself, to engage in politics. This is all I want to convey," he said.