Özgür Özel's statement about Zeydan Karalar: The traps set have collapsed.

Özgür Özel's statement about Zeydan Karalar: The traps set have collapsed.

06.02.2026 00:40

The chairman of the CHP, Özgür Özel, made his first statement regarding Adana Metropolitan Mayor Zeydan Karalar, who was arrested as part of a criminal organization investigation and later released. Özel stated, "Delayed justice is not justice. The traps set and the mud thrown have once again collapsed today," and expressed their expectation for the freedom of all detained mayors.

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel broke his silence following the release decision regarding Adana Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Zeydan Karalar, who was suspended and arrested as part of the Aziz İhsan Aktaş criminal organization investigation. Özel stated, "The traps set and the mud thrown have collapsed once again today."

CHP Leader Özgür Özel Speaks About the Release of Adana Mayor

"DELAYED JUSTICE IS NOT JUSTICE"

Özel, who made a statement on his social media account, said, "Delayed justice is not justice" and expressed that they expect all detained individuals to regain their freedom.

Özel used the following expressions:

"For 212 days, they deprived Adana of Zeydan President, whom they love like their own child."

The traps set and the mud thrown have collapsed once again today! Delayed justice is not justice, but what should have happened has happened. We expect all our detained friends to regain their freedom as soon as possible. Shame on those who inflict this oppression on the will of the nation and its presidents!

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