Preparations for possible 'absolute nullity' at CHP Headquarters: 3,000 gas masks distributed, where will Özgür Özel be?

The fifth hearing of the lawsuit seeking the annulment of the Republican People's Party (CHP) 38th Ordinary Congress held on November 4-5, 2023, and the 21st Extraordinary Congress held on April 6, 2025, will take place today at 10:00 AM at the Ankara Courthouse Dışkapı Annex Building. If a verdict is reached in the case, the current CHP administration could be removed from office if the court rules for "absolute nullity."

3,000 GAS MASKS DISTRIBUTED

All eyes in the CHP are turned to the decision that will emerge from the case. It had previously come to light that the party administration had stockpiled 3,000 gas masks, as well as lemons, biscuits, and pasta, to be prepared for a possible police intervention similar to what occurred at the Istanbul Provincial Headquarters.

WATCH AT HEADQUARTERS IF "ABSOLUTE NULLITY" IS RULED

According to a report in Sözcü; if the decision is in the direction of "absolute nullity," the CHP administration will not leave the party. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and his team will await the result at the headquarters. In such a scenario, a party watch will be initiated and will continue until the extraordinary congress announced for September 21. Furthermore, the steps to be taken will be clarified during the Central Executive Board meeting.

KILIÇDAROĞLU'S ROADMAP

It is stated that former Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu does not intend to go to the headquarters in the first instance if he takes over the duty, as he does not want to be seen accompanied by police. It is suggested that Kılıçdaroğlu will wait for an appropriate time to go to the headquarters. Within the party, assessments are being made that, "Wherever the chairman is, that is the headquarters. He can manage from his home or his office."

DUAL LEADERSHIP DEBATE LOOMING

Depending on the outcome of the case, it is being discussed that a dual-headed image could emerge in the CHP, consisting of an "official chairman" and a "current chairman."

News Source: 12punto