Özgür Özel responds to the sensational transfer claim! Will 86 deputies and 74 provincial chairs switch to the ABP?
The claim by ABP Chairman Bedri Yalçın that 86 CHP deputies would join his party has sparked debate in the political agenda. CHP Chairman Özgür Özel responded to the statement, saying, "This news is not true."
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Anadolu Birliği Partisi (ABP) Chairman Bedri Yalçın made statements regarding the claims that deputies would switch from the CHP to his party.
Referring to the contacts maintained with CHP Chairman Özgür Özel and party executives, Yalçın stated that the discussions were continuing in a spirit of mutual understanding, adding, "We have no problems; we are a party that has established its organizations in 81 provinces and participates in elections."
Rejecting assessments that there was a negotiation for parliamentary seats, Yalçın said, "They researched us, and we researched them. 86 deputies will join us from them." Yalçın also claimed that approximately 74 provincial chairs would join the ranks of the ABP.
A CLEAR RESPONSE FROM ÖZEL TO THE CLAIMS
The sensational statements made by ABP Chairman Bedri Yalçın were put to CHP Chairman Özgür Özel by journalist Deniz Zeyrek.
Sharing the details of his meeting with Özel on his personal YouTube broadcast, Zeyrek said he conveyed Yalçın's words, "86 deputies will join us," to the CHP leader.
Evaluating the claims, Özgür Özel denied the allegation, saying, "This news is not true."