03.06.2026 13:10
The Supreme Election Board announced the justification for rejecting CHP's application against the absolute nullity decision. The justification stated: “The regional court of appeals decision pertains not to an ongoing congress or convention, but to previously held congresses and conventions. Therefore, there is no decision to be taken by the Supreme Election Board at this stage regarding the execution or continuation of election processes and procedures.”
The Supreme Election Board (YSK) has announced the rationale behind its decision to reject the objection filed by the Republican People's Party (CHP) against the "absolute nullity" and interim injunction ruling of the Ankara Regional Court of Justice 36th Civil Chamber.
The rationale states: "The decision of the regional court of justice pertains not to an ongoing congress or convention, but to congresses and conventions that have already been held. Therefore, there is no decision to be taken by the YSK at this stage regarding the execution or continuation of electoral processes and procedures."
WHAT HAPPENED?
The CHP had filed an objection against the "absolute nullity" ruling. In the objection, it was argued that the absolute nullity decision issued by the Ankara Regional Court of Justice (BAM) was "materially and legally unenforceable," and it requested the determination that the credentials issued as a result of the extraordinary conventions and congresses held in 2025 were valid.
Evaluating the decision on May 22, the YSK rejected the CHP's objection. Regarding the letter sent by the Ankara Regional Court of Justice 36th Civil Chamber on May 21, 2026, YSK President Serdar Mutta stated: "Since our Council has no duty or authority granted by the Constitution and laws regarding the enforcement of civil court decisions, it has been unanimously decided to return the letter to its place without any action." YSK President Mutta announced that the rationale for the decision would be written later.