A surprise name for the presidential candidacy in the Kılıçdaroğlu camp! 'Stay in the CHP, be the CHP's candidate...'

While the crisis of absolute nullity and discussions of a new party continue within the CHP, a striking backstage claim regarding the presidential candidacy has emerged. Journalist Sinan Burhan alleged that some mayors are supporting the candidacy of Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer.

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A surprise name for the presidential candidacy in the Kılıçdaroğlu camp! 'Stay in the CHP, be the CHP's candidate...'

As Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was brought to the CHP Chairmanship with a decision of absolute nullity, and his team accelerate the purge process within the party, discussions about a new party continue in the camp of the elected Chairman Özgür Özel.

In the event of a possible split in the CHP, the most curious topic is the presidential candidacy...

Journalist Sinan Burhan, known for his proximity to the government, made a striking claim regarding the subject.

Speaking on Tv100, Burhan alleged that there are mayors who want Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer to be the presidential candidate.

"STAY IN THE CHP, BE THE CHP'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE"

Burhan stated, "Consultations are being held among the mayors. There are mayors who want Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer to be the presidential candidate. Many mayors are saying, 'If Mansur Yavaş got 60 percent, Vahap Seçer can too.' There are mayors telling Vahap Seçer, 'Stay in the CHP, be the CHP's presidential candidate.'"

“THERE ARE MAYORS WHO WANT VAHAP SEÇER TO BE THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE”

Sinan Burhan:

Consultations are being held among the mayors.

There are mayors who want Mersin Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Vahap Seçer to be the presidential candidate.

Many mayors… pic.twitter.com/kmWFT7xW3w
— TV100 (@tv100) July 10, 2026