Imminent legal shift may critically impact CHP leadership and congregations
The main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) in Turkey is gearing up for a significant court hearing on September 15th, as the legitimacy of their leadership is set to be challenged. The Ankara 42nd Civil Court of First Instance will hear a lawsuit questioning the validity of the CHP's 38th Ordinary Congress held on November 4-5, 2023, and the 21st Extraordinary Congress on April 6, 2025.
If the court issues an absolute nullity ruling, the current party administration led by Chairman Ozgur Ozel could be removed, potentially restoring former leader Kemal Kilicdaroglu to power. However, Kilicdaroglu has indicated that he will not run for party leadership at any future ordinary or extraordinary congress, according to party insiders.
In anticipation of the court's decision, the CHP's Central Executive Committee (MYK) will convene simultaneously at party headquarters under Ozel's leadership to strategize responses to various court scenarios. The party management has decided to remain in the party building until the Extraordinary Congress on September 21st, irrespective of the court's decision on absolute nullity, appointment of a calling committee, or injunction orders.
If a dual leadership scenario is anticipated, with an "official chairman" and a "current chairman," it could create potential administrative complications. The CHP's general chairman can manage from wherever he is located, whether at home or his office. If changes occur in the leadership, the chairman can continue to lead from his new location.
In preparation for potential police intervention, the CHP has reportedly stockpiled 3,000 gas masks, lemons, biscuits, and pasta. The Sozcu report indicates that the 102-year-old CHP is preparing for a potential standoff.
If reinstated, Kilicdaroglu is unlikely to visit party headquarters to avoid images of a police escort. Instead, he and his team plan to maintain a continuous presence at headquarters through a rotation system, even if they are removed from office, to continue operations until the extraordinary congress on September 21st.
Sources close to Kilicdaroglu express confidence in an absolute nullity ruling by the court. However, the controversial nature of such a decision could lead to the postponement or cancellation of the planned extraordinary congress. The CHP is preparing for a potential dual leadership scenario following the court decision.
The expected ruling could trigger immediate political consequences for the CHP, as the party navigates the complexities of its internal leadership struggles amidst external state pressure. The court hearing is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. local time, and the outcome could shape the future of Turkish politics.
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