29.10.2026 12:00
New Party Chairman Özgür Özel was asked whether he would cooperate with the CHP in the face of the possibility of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality passing to the AK Party. Instead of giving a clear answer regarding a possible political cooperation, New Party leader Özel responded with the words "I will burn myself!"
New Party Chairman Özgür Özel gave an unexpected answer to the question about the possibility of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality passing to the AK Party. The statements used by New Party Chairman Özel, who was asked whether he would cooperate with the CHP again, became the most striking part of the statement.
THE POSSIBILITY OF İBB PASSING TO THE AK PARTY WAS ASKED
While discussions continue regarding the political future of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, a striking question was directed at New Party Chairman Özgür Özel. New Party Chairman Özel was asked whether he would cooperate with the CHP if the risk of İBB passing to the AK Party emerged. The question brought to the agenda not only the future of the municipal administration in Istanbul but also the possible political relationship of New Party leader Özel with the CHP. However, Özel did not disclose a concrete road map regarding how he would act in such a situation.
"I WILL SET MYSELF ON FIRE!"
New Party Chairman Özgür Özel responded to the question directed at him with a harsh and striking statement. Özel's answer was as follows: “I will set myself on fire! They ask on social media, 'Are you ready? What are you going to do?' and so on. I will set myself on fire, is this what you want?”