Özgür Özel calls for solidarity for Ataşehir

Following the detention of Ataşehir Mayor Onursal Adıgüzel, the CHP will hold a mass support rally in front of the Ataşehir Municipality today at 20:00. Political party officials and citizens are expected to participate in large numbers in the event titled "Ataşehir Stands Up for Its Will."

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel addressed the public in a video message posted on his social media account, calling for broad participation in this evening's rally. Özel stated, "Let no one see themselves as superior to the nation! We will not allow any threat directed at our Mayor Onursal Adıgüzel and the clean will of Ataşehir to pass. I invite all our citizens and all our fellow travelers who do not bow to oppression and who say 'My will is my own' to gather in front of the Ataşehir Municipality this evening at 20:00."

DEVELOPING EVENTS AND CHANGES TO THE SCHEDULE

Following the detention process of Onursal Adıgüzel, CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, who returned from the Global Progressive Mobilization meeting held in Barcelona, Spain, has made changes to his schedule. Özel will chair the Central Executive Board meeting at the Chairman's Working Office in Istanbul today at 13:00. Afterward, he will personally attend the rally to be held in front of the Ataşehir Municipality at 20:00 to show his support for Onursal Adıgüzel and the people of Ataşehir.

The support for the mayor at the rally in Ataşehir is expected to be widespread, and the political atmosphere is being closely monitored.

News Source: 12punto