23.06.2026 10:40
A scuffle broke out among party members at the CHP İzmir Provincial Headquarters as Utku Gümrükçü, who was reinstated by a court order to replace the dismissed Çağatay Güç, arrived at the building. Following tensions where photos of Özgür Özel were damaged and the parties blamed each other, CHP İzmir Deputy Deniz Yücel expressed his sadness over the method of assumption of duty and called on the entire organization to remain calm.
In the CHP, Utku Gümrükçü was appointed to replace İzmir Provincial Chairman Çağatay Güç, who was dismissed by a decision of the Central Executive Board (MYK) appointed by Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Gümrükçü came to the provincial headquarters and took over the duty. However, during the handover process, tensions rose among the party members in the building and a scuffle occurred.
ÖZEL'S PHOTOGRAPH WAS TORN APART
During the scuffle, some individuals who entered the CHP İzmir Provincial Headquarters were seen taking down photographs of Özgür Özel from the wall, trampling them underfoot, and tearing them apart. The verbal arguments between the parties continued for a while outside the building as well.
DEPUTY DENİZ YÜCEL CALLS FOR CALM
After the events, CHP İzmir Deputy Deniz Yücel made an assessment, calling on the parties to calm down, and stated: "Utku Gümrükçü is my brother and my comrade. However, I am saddened that he came here through an appointment by an administration that took office based on a court decision. We will overcome these days; everyone, please stay calm."