While CHP leader Özgür Özel's call for a 'by-election' has sparked a new debate on the political agenda, a notable claim has emerged in Ankara's political circles. It has been alleged that a 'Tunceli formula' is being discussed for Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is currently facing trial.
BY-ELECTION AGENDA HEATING UP
Özgür Özel had pointed out that since the May 14, 2023 elections, the terms of 8 deputies have ended, suggesting that 22 deputies could resign to trigger a by-election. Following this statement, discussions regarding a by-election have once again come to the forefront of the political scene.
THE SCENARIO DISCUSSED IN POLITICAL CIRCLES
According to the claims circulating in political circles, a plan was proposed for DEM Party Deputy Ayten Kordu to resign in Tunceli—which is represented by a single deputy in the Grand National Assembly of Turkey—and for Ekrem İmamoğlu to be nominated in the resulting by-election.
DEM PARTY REJECTS THE CLAIM
A clear response to this scenario came from the DEM Party front. According to discussions held by journalist Hilal Köylü with party sources, the DEM Party is completely opposed to this option. Party officials rejected the claims definitively, stating, "Why would our Tunceli deputy resign? It won't happen. There will be no resignation."
News Source: 12punto
