10.07.2026 15:00
In the CHP, the MYK convened today at 14:00 under the leadership of General Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu. Ahead of the critical MYK where new expulsion decisions were expected, it was claimed that Özgür Özel would also be removed from his group chairmanship role. Reporting from the party headquarters, Haberler.com Ankara Representative Şerife Güzel stated that sources close to Kılıçdaroğlu assessed, "There is no possibility of such a decision being made."
Before the critical Central Executive Board (MYK) meeting convened at 2:00 PM under the chairmanship of Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in the CHP, claims that Group Chairman Özgür Özel would be dismissed stirred the Ankara corridors. According to information obtained by Haberler.com from the party headquarters, sources close to Kılıçdaroğlu categorically denied this possibility.
"NEW DECISIONS REGARDING PROVINCIAL CHAIRS ON THE AGENDA"
Evaluating the claims that new dismissals and appointments, along with disciplinary referrals for expulsion, could be on the agenda at the meeting, Haberler.com Ankara Representative Şerife Güzel said, “We expect Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu to make new decisions regarding provincial chairs at today's meeting. It is stated that the party spokesperson Müslüm Sarı may announce this after the MYK meeting. Indeed, after routine meetings, Müslüm Sarı shares the decisions taken with the public.
"IT SHOULDN'T BE SURPRISING IF WE ALSO HEAR A DECISION REGARDING THE MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT"
It was also stated that there could be expulsions at the deputy level. However, there is no very clear rumor right now about whether it will come out of today's meeting, but the decision is, of course, specific to the agenda of the MYK meeting.
I think it shouldn't be surprising if we later hear a decision regarding the member of parliament.
WILL ÖZEL BE DISMISSED?
Asking the General Headquarters sources about the Özgür Özel claim circulating in the corridors, Güzel continued as follows:
“Another decision that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu could make is being mentioned in CHP corridors. That is about Özgür Özel, who continues his role as CHP Group Chairman, and the deputy group chairs being dismissed.
When we asked the general headquarters sources whether this is possible and whether such a decision could be made, the answer we received was that there is no possibility of such a decision being made.
Because, legally speaking, the parliamentary group chairmanship is a position attained through election, and the issue that has been challenging Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu until now was that Özgür Özel came to this position through an election. Since the parliamentary presidency accepted this election, Özgür Özel continues his duty as group chairman. And the deputy group chairs also continue their duties.
"IN CASE OF DISCIPLINARY REFERRAL, GROUP CHAIRMANSHIP COULD FALL"
If Özgür Özel is referred to disciplinary proceedings as a precaution, his group chairmanship could fall, as his ties with the party would be severed. So far, we see that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and his administration have no determination to expel Özgür Özel."