15.06.2026 12:00
As the expulsion crisis between Kılıçdaroğlu and the Özel faction grows in the CHP following the "absolute nullity" decision, speculation has emerged like a bombshell that the expelled deputies could unite under the roof of the Workers' Party of Turkey and form the 7th group in Parliament. While it is being discussed that Özgür Özel has rented an office for a new party, attention in the party, which is experiencing a leadership crisis with the removal of deputy group chairs, has turned to tomorrow's critical group meeting where two different administrations may face off.
After the court's "absolute nullity" decision in the CHP, the power struggle between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to the party chairmanship, and the Özgür Özel front has brought the party to the brink of a split. The escalating crisis, fueled by mutual moves and successive expulsions, has brought a brand new claim to the Ankara corridors: The establishment of a 7th group in the Turkish Grand National Assembly and the claim that Özgür Özel has rented an office for a new party...
KILIÇDAROĞLU TO CONTINUE EXPULSIONS
According to claims in the corridors, it is alleged that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who has retaken the seat, is determined to continue the wave of expulsions he started to purge figures close to Özgür Özel. In response, the Özgür Özel front sends the message that they will not give up the internal political struggle until the last moment. However, behind the scenes, claims that Özgür Özel has started preparations to establish a new party and has already rented an office are being discussed loudly in political corridors.
EXPLOSIVE FORMULA: THOSE EXPELLED FROM CHP MAY MOVE TO TİP
According to a news report in the Ekonomi newspaper, some figures who do not want the split in the CHP to weaken the opposition are considering a formula that would change the balance in Parliament. According to the claim, it is being evaluated that MPs expelled or resigned from the CHP could unite under the roof of the Workers' Party of Turkey (TİP) and form a 7th group in Parliament. Leaked claims even suggest that TİP Chairman Erkan Baş has made an offer to Özgür Özel in this direction to create stronger representation and common ground in Parliament.
THE "MANAGEMENT" PUZZLE IN THE PARLIAMENTARY GROUP
The precautionary suspension of 9 MPs' memberships last week also locked up the functioning of the CHP in the Turkish Grand National Assembly. With the inclusion of Deputy Group Chairs Ali Mahir Başarır and Gökhan Günaydın in the expulsion list, a major gap has emerged in the parliamentary administration. Currently, according to official records, Murat Emir appears as the sole Deputy Group Chair, while a new crisis is looming for the vacant seats:
- Kılıçdaroğlu Front: Argues that direct appointments can be made to the vacant deputy group chairs.
- Özgür Özel Front: Insists that, in line with the party regulations, new names must be determined through an election in a closed group meeting.
EYES ON TOMORROW'S GROUP MEETING
Amid the political crisis, all eyes are turned to the CHP group meeting planned for tomorrow in Parliament. If the sides cannot reach a last-minute compromise, it is expected that, just like last week, two different administrative images will emerge under the roof of Parliament and harsh debates will occur.