Will Kılıçdaroğlu's presidential candidate be that name? "If Mansur Yavaş got 60 percent..."

11.07.2026 10:40

It has been claimed that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who returned to his position as CHP Chairman after the court's absolute nullity decision, may nominate Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer as the presidential candidate in the elections. According to the claim, some CHP mayors are saying, "If Mansur Yavaş got 60 percent, Vahap Seçer can get it too."

Following the court's absolute nullity decision, the management crisis in the CHP continues, while the claim that CHP Group Leader and Manisa Deputy Özgür Özel and his team will form a new party remains on the agenda.

Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who has returned to the general chairmanship seat, continues the internal party purge. Most recently, during yesterday's CHP MYK meeting, 7 provincial chairs were dismissed, while new appointments were made to 15 provincial chairs.

KILIÇDAROĞLU'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE NAME ON THE AGENDA

Following the claim that emerged in political circles, "Kılıçdaroğlu will dismiss Özel," the question "Who will be the presidential candidate?" is now on the agenda.

Striking insider information on the matter was provided by Sinan Burhan, President of the Turkish Press Federation and Editor-in-Chief of Millet News Agency.

Burhan pointed to Mersin Metropolitan Mayor Vahap Seçer, stating that there are mayors who want Seçer to become the presidential candidate.

"THERE ARE MAYORS WHO WANT VAHAP SEÇER"

Sinan Burhan's statements regarding the insider information he provided on tv100 channels are as follows:

"Consultations are being held among mayors.

There are mayors who want Mersin Metropolitan Mayor Vahap Seçer to become the presidential candidate.

Many mayors say, 'If Mansur Yavaş got 60 percent, Vahap Seçer can get it too.'

There are mayors telling Vahap Seçer, 'Stay in the CHP, become the CHP's presidential candidate.'"