Özel said, "We decided on the name of the new party," but the reality turned out to be completely different.

Özel said,

13.07.2026 19:40

Özgür Özel made a "new party" joke as he left a meeting with supportive MPs in the Parliament. Özel said, "Nothing's wrong, we've decided on the name of the new party," then added, "Just kidding."

Özgür Özel answered journalists' questions after a closed-door meeting with supporting lawmakers at the Turkish Grand National Assembly. Noticed for his cheerful demeanor while leaving the meeting hall, Özel created excitement by approaching the press members curious about the agenda inside with a witty tone.

ÖZGÜR ÖZEL'S "NEW PARTY" JOKE

Turning to the journalists, Özel said, "There's nothing, we decided on the name of the new party," and after a brief silence, clarified the situation by saying, "Just kidding."

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