Was the Absolute Nullity decision postponed? High-risk warning! Ankara corridors are buzzing
Kısa Dalga columnist Mehmet Çetingüleç wrote that the "absolute nullity" (mutlak butlan) case concerning the main opposition has been postponed to a later date. It was stated that the economic administration issued a "high-risk" warning, and it was reported that both regional tensions and economic vulnerabilities are influential in the background of these developments.
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A striking assessment regarding the critical legal process on the agenda came from Kısa Dalga columnist Mehmet Çetingüleç. In his column today, Çetingüleç wrote that the case that could affect the main opposition through 'absolute nullity' has been postponed to a later date.
'HIGH-RISK' WARNING FROM ECONOMIC MANAGEMENT
The article stated that the economic management has reservations regarding the timing of the decision in question. Accordingly, it was reported that an opinion was expressed that such a step would carry 'high risk' under current economic conditions.
The article, which also included a conversation with former AKP deputy Şamil Tayyar, noted that Tayyar said there is a faction within the party that opposes this decision, and pointed out that this faction is the economic management.
Çetingüleç's article also gave extensive coverage to the tension between Iran and the US. While it was stated that the ceasefire was expected to turn into a lasting peace but this did not happen, it was emphasized that the probability of the war restarting is high.
While it was stated that the US maintaining its military presence in Hormuz and making new deployments to the region has led Iran to prepare, it was reported that the statements of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei show that the primary target would be the US presence in Hormuz.
The article also touched upon the impact of these geopolitical developments on the Turkish economy. It was stated that the tension on the Iran-US-Israel axis has led to a decline of approximately 41 billion dollars in the foreign exchange reserves of the Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey.
Information was shared that gross reserves, which had risen to the level of 211 billion 800 million dollars before the war, have fallen to 171 billion dollars according to the latest data released.
WHY WAS THE 'ABSOLUTE NULLITY' FILE POSTPONED?
Çetingüleç stated that putting the 'absolute nullity' case against the CHP on the agenda in such a fragile economic environment could have severe consequences for the economy. For this reason, it was stated that the case in question has been left to a later date.
It was reported that the decision expected in early May in the appellate stage of the case has been postponed to June for now due to current conditions.
The article also touched upon the relationship between the legal process and the election calendar. Accordingly, it was stated that the postponement of the 'absolute nullity' decision against the CHP and the potential 'precautionary injunction' applications associated with it, which could lead to a change in the party's leadership, could also be reflected in the early election date.
While it was stated that May or November 2027 were previously discussed, it was reported that if the Iran-centered war probability rises again, this date could shift to the beginning of 2028. It was stated that if the war ends in a short time, the possibility of an early election within 2027 could come back to the agenda and the process in question could be brought forward.