It was claimed he said 'The party must be managed, one cannot run away': First statement from Kılıçdaroğlu!

Claims had surfaced in the press that former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu had said, "The party must be managed, one cannot run away," in the event that the party congress lawsuit resulted in an annulment. Breaking his silence on these reports, Kılıçdaroğlu denied the allegations in clear terms.

RESPONSE CONVEYED TO TV100

In a message sent to the tv100 screen via journalist Gürbüz Evren, Kılıçdaroğlu stated that the words attributed to him did not reflect the truth. He used the expression, "There is no truth to such statements made on my behalf."

"THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS SOURCES CLOSE TO ME"

The former CHP leader emphasized that statements made outside of his social media accounts should absolutely not be given any credence. He included the following in his statement:

"There is no such thing as sources close to me. I have no need for such a thing. I convey all my views via social media. Everyone should look at social media and rely on the statements I make there. No one should value news, opinions, or comments outside of that."

"DO NOT FALL FOR THE GAMES OF THOSE WHO WANT TO DISCREDIT ME"

Pointing to the congress process, Kılıçdaroğlu also expressed that attempts to discredit him might increase. He said, "As the congress lawsuit approached, I had no doubt that such criticisms would be directed at me before this date. No one should rely on news made without asking me or hearing it from me. Such claims serve no purpose other than to provide ammunition to circles that want to discredit me."

POINTED ONLY TO HIS OWN STATEMENTS

Reiterating that the only source for all news appearing in the public eye regarding him is his own social media accounts, Kılıçdaroğlu sent the message, "Do not rely on anything I have not shared."

WHAT HAPPENED?

It was alleged that former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu made noteworthy assessments regarding the process that began with the resignation of Aydın Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Özlem Çerçioğlu and her transition to the AKP.

According to information shared on the program "Şimdi Konuşalım" (Let's Talk Now) hosted by Hande Aydemir on tv100, sources close to Kılıçdaroğlu reported that the former chairman interpreted the chain of resignations that began with Çerçioğlu's resignation as "not presenting a good image."

It was also alleged that Kılıçdaroğlu stated he had received reports that there were problems regarding some metropolitan municipalities.

On the other hand, it was stated that Kılıçdaroğlu, touching upon the ongoing congress lawsuit in the CHP, expressed the view that if the congress were annulled, "The party must be managed, one cannot run away."

The following statements regarding Kılıçdaroğlu were included in the program on tv100:

"The image of CHP mayors resigning, starting with Çerçioğlu's resignation, is not a good image; one must look at who is creating this image. Those responsible for local administrations need to establish close ties with the mayors. The Göle Mayor wanted to provide services to his district; there is nothing more natural than him asking for support from his party. Reports are being received that there are problems in some metropolitan municipalities."

It was alleged that Kılıçdaroğlu has been following the lawsuit filed regarding the CHP's 2023 congress from the press and is not personally involved with the file.

"THE THING THAT UPSETS KILIÇDAROĞLU THE MOST"

In the program, it was claimed that Kılıçdaroğlu holds the view that if the congress is annulled, "The party must be managed, one cannot run away."

It was alleged that sources close to Kılıçdaroğlu said, "There is no meeting request coming to Kılıçdaroğlu from the Headquarters. Kılıçdaroğlu says, 'I would meet with Özel' if a request comes. The thing that upsets Kılıçdaroğlu the most is that the party has fallen into the corridors of the courthouse."