28 party assembly members at Turkey main opposition resign: NTV

In a significant development, 28 members of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) in Turkey have resigned, according to NTV. This follows a recent political upheaval in which the CHP leadership, led by Ozgur Ozel, was ousted from the party’s headquarters by Turkish authorities enforcing a court ruling reinstating Kilicdaroglu.

The court’s decision, issued by an appeals court on May 24, annulled the results of a CHP congress held in 2023, citing unspecified irregularities. The ruling has intensified political tensions, with Ozel and his supporters condemning it as a “judicial coup.” Ozel has vowed to challenge the decision through legal means and has pledged to remain at the party’s headquarters in Ankara.

The resignations of 28 CHP assembly members signal deepening divisions within the party. Ozel, who was elected as the parliamentary group leader by CHP lawmakers on Saturday, has called for a new party congress to be held at the earliest opportunity, while Kilicdaroglu has suggested a more measured approach, advocating for an “appropriate” time congress to be held.

The political instability has raised concerns among investors, particularly in light of the broader context of governance challenges and legal interventions in Turkish politics. The situation remains fluid, with potential implications for Turkey’s political landscape ahead of future elections.