The riot police teams gathered in front of the CHP Istanbul Provincial Headquarters, and a scuffle broke out.

07.09.2025 21:54

Following the announcement that the CHP Istanbul provincial administration was temporarily removed from duty by a court decision and a trustee was appointed in its place, a large number of riot police teams gathered around and in front of the provincial headquarters this evening. Security measures in the area were increased, and some roads were closed by the police. Tense moments were also experienced between CHP lawmakers and the police.

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CHP's 38th Ordinary Istanbul Provincial Congress elected CHP Istanbul Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik and his administration were dismissed by the decision of the 45th Civil Court of First Instance. With this decision, a committee consisting of Gürsel Tekin, Zeki Şen, Hasan Babacan, Müjdat Gürbüz, and Erkan Narsap was appointed as a trustee for the Istanbul Provincial Presidency. However, Hasan Babacan and Müjdat Gürbüz withdrew from the trustee committee with the decision they received.

GÜRSEL TEKİN IS HEADING TO THE PROVINCIAL BUILDING, ÇELİK GAVE A 'RESISTANCE' MESSAGE

It is expected that Gürsel Tekin will go to the Istanbul Provincial Presidency building on the morning of September 8, accompanied by some CHP members. On the other hand, the dismissed Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik announced that they would not leave the building, sending a 'resistance' message to the party organization.

CALL FROM CHP YOUTH BRANCH: WE ARE DEFENDING OUR LAST BASTION

Following news that Gürsel Tekin would take action, the CHP Istanbul Youth Branch made a call via social media. The youth branch called for gathering in front of the Istanbul Provincial Presidency at 23:00, stating, "We will resist with the spirit of Saraçhane, we will not surrender our democracy to trustees." The statement added, "We will stand shoulder to shoulder with our Provincial Chairman Özgür Çelik. We invite all Istanbulites to defend our last bastion."

RIOT POLICE TEAMS IN FRONT OF THE PROVINCIAL PRESIDENCY

After the youth branch's call, riot police were seen stationed in front of the Istanbul Provincial Presidency building. While security measures around the building were increased, some roads were closed by the police. Tensions arose between police officials and members of parliament, including CHP Group Deputy Chairman Ali Mahir Başarır and Istanbul MP Ali Gökçek, in front of the provincial building.

MEETING AND PROTEST BAN IN 6 DISTRICTS OF ISTANBUL

At the same time, the Istanbul Governorship announced a ban on demonstrations in 6 districts of the city. The statement from the governorship is as follows: "In our districts of Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Eyüpsultan, Kağıthane, Sarıyer, and Şişli, all kinds of meetings, press statements, open-air meetings, and demonstration marches, tent setups, stand openings, sit-ins, signature campaigns, memorial ceremonies, etc., as well as the distribution of leaflets, hanging banners/posters, etc., are prohibited from 20:00 on September 7, 2025, until 23:59 on September 10, 2025, in accordance with the obligations arising from the 11th article (a) and (c) of the Law on Provincial Administration No. 5442 and the 17th and 19th articles of the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations No. 2911."

GOVERNOR GÜL'S STATEMENT

Istanbul Governor Davut Gül, in a statement on social media regarding the issue, reminded that the 45th Civil Court of First Instance of Istanbul has temporarily removed the CHP's Istanbul Provincial Chairman, Provincial Board, and Provincial Discipline Board from their duties, and that a Temporary Board has been appointed in their place.

Gül stated that the Temporary Board appointed by the court has all the powers of the Provincial Chairman, Management, and Discipline Board, and that obstructing their duties would legally incur criminal liability. He continued: "Inviting our citizens to illegal meetings and demonstrations or making calls in this direction constitutes a legal offense. It is clear that such initiatives will harm social peace. In order to maintain unity and solidarity in our Istanbul, all necessary measures, including the decision to ban meetings and demonstrations, have been taken. We invite all our fellow citizens to act with common sense and in accordance with the law and democratic maturity during this process."

ÖZGÜR ÇELİK'S REACTION: PREVENTING OUR MEMBERS FROM COMING TO THEIR OWN HOMES IS A CRIME

Following Davut Gül's statement and the Istanbul Governorship's decision to ban actions, the first statement from the CHP came from Özgür Çelik. Çelik, who was dismissed by the court, stated, "Our CHP Istanbul Provincial building is the people's house. The arrival of CHP members at the CHP provincial building is not a demonstration, march, or action. It is not a crime at all. It is their most natural right and duty. Preventing our members from coming to their own homes is a crime."

ÖZGÜR ÖZEL: ATTACKING CHP IS ATTACKING THE REPUBLIC.

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, in his first statement regarding the issue, said, "Shame on those who have surrounded our family home with police. They should know that defending the CHP is defending the Republic. Attacking the CHP is attacking the Republic. We will stand against those who attack the Republic. We are not afraid, we will not surrender, and we will not be."