01.04.2026 16:40
President Erdoğan held a surprise meeting with the Speaker of the Parliament, Numan Kurtulmuş, following his party's group meeting. This meeting drew attention as it came after the statements made by CHP leader Özgür Özel regarding the by-elections.
President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş, after the AK Party Group Meeting.
HE MET WITH THE SPEAKER OF THE ASSEMBLY
During the AK Party Group Meeting, Erdoğan addressed the participants. Here, the President congratulated the A National Football Team and made important statements regarding domestic politics. Erdoğan harshly criticized the CHP and Özgür Özel for a significant portion of his speech. It was reported that Erdoğan went to the Speaker's office after the meeting. It was learned that a meeting took place between Erdoğan and the Speaker of the Grand National Assembly, Numan Kurtulmuş.
THE CONTENT OF THE MEETING IS UNKNOWN
While no statement was made regarding the content of the meeting, it is expected that further information will be provided later. It was also noted that AK Party Group Deputy Chairman Abdullah Güler accompanied Erdoğan. The meeting was also attended by Minister of Justice Akın Gürlek, Minister of Youth and Sports Osman Aşkın Bak, Minister of Health Kemal Memişoğlu, and Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran.
MEETING AFTER ÖZEL'S STATEMENT
The fact that the meeting came after the statements of CHP leader Özgür Özel drew attention. Yesterday, after the operation against the CHP-led Bursa Metropolitan Municipality, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made strong statements, calling for elections as soon as possible, signaling that there would be more than just a request in this regard. It is stated that the CHP plans to hold a by-election with the resignation of 22 deputies.