Extraordinary convention called by CHP for September 21st
CHP Announces Extraordinary Convention Amidst Legal Uncertainty
The Republican People's Party (CHP) of Turkey is gearing up for an extraordinary convention on September 21, 2023, as it navigates through a period of legal uncertainty. This event is expected to shape the party's strategy and determine its future.
The announcement comes amidst ongoing court proceedings that could potentially affect the CHP's leadership. A court ruling, scheduled to resume in Ankara on September 15, may oust the overall party leadership, with a five-man team ready to replace the ousted leaders, including Gürsel Tekin, who has been designated as the provincial head.
Özgür Özel, the CHP leader, described the potential court ruling as a "technical and legal maneuver." He stated that such a ruling, if it were to last, would not exceed six days. However, no new information about the court hearing on September 15 has been provided.
In a related development, the CHP has taken steps to remove Gürsel Tekin from his position, and expulsion proceedings against him have been announced. Yet, no new information about these proceedings is available.
The extraordinary convention, which more than 900 CHP delegates have petitioned for in Ankara on September 5, may be in response to potential leadership changes due to the court hearings. The event is anticipated to reaffirm the party's faith in pluralism, diversity, and democratic politics in Turkey, according to CHP deputy leader Gül Çiftçi.
If the court were to remove the entire leadership of the CHP during the ongoing trial, it is expected that at the extraordinary CHP assembly on September 21, 2023, Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu might be reinstated or appointed as the interim party leader. Kılıçdaroğlu has hinted at possibly retaking party leadership if the congress is annulled.
Meanwhile, a separate lawsuit affecting the national leadership of the CHP is ongoing. The court's annulment of the outcome of the CHP's Istanbul congress in October 2023 ousted the provincial leader, Özgür Çelik, and 195 others. The CHP has since filed an appeal against this decision.
As the CHP prepares for its extraordinary convention, the party remains hopeful and resilient in the face of adversity. The event promises to be a significant moment in the party's history, as it seeks to uphold its democratic values and continue its mission of serving the people of Turkey.
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