Turkish opposition’s deposed leader plans a new party to take on Erdogan after court-ordered ouster
Summary
The former leader of Turkey’s main opposition party, Ozgur Ozel, plans to start a new political party to challenge President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. This move comes after a court removed Ozel from his position, reinstating the previous party leader, which many saw as a political effort to weaken the opposition.Key Facts
- Ozgur Ozel was removed as leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) by a court ruling that annulled a 2023 party vote.
- The court’s decision reinstated Kemal Kilicdaroglu, the previous CHP leader.
- Ozel announced the creation of a new party, likely called Yeni Parti (New Party), expected to launch soon.
- Many CHP lawmakers are expected to join Ozel’s new party, which he says will become the main opposition in parliament.
- The CHP has faced legal challenges, including criminal cases against party members, seen as weakening its position.
- Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a strong potential Erdogan challenger and CHP member, has been imprisoned since March 2023.
- President Erdogan denies government control over the judiciary and says the CHP leadership dispute is internal.
- Under Ozel, the CHP made gains in the 2024 municipal elections, winning key cities like Istanbul and Ankara.
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