[80473] Political storm in Turkey: The prosecutor's office is advancing a move to strip the immunity of senior CHP party officials

Political tension surrounding the CHP party leadership in Turkey

Political upheaval in Turkey: The prosecutor's office in Ankara has received an investigation file for review containing allegations against the Chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP), Özgür Özel, and five senior members of his party: Veli Ağbaba, Ali Mahir Başarır, Umut Akdoğan, Mustafa Erdem, and Cavit Arı. According to a report by the TGRT HABER channel, this is a legal move that could lead to the filing of requests to strip them of their parliamentary immunity.

According to a report by the gdh channel, the investigation regarding the members of parliament was transferred to the Ankara Chief Public Prosecutor's Office, while actions concerning individuals who are not members of parliament will continue to be conducted by the Antalya Prosecutor's Office. The move comes in the shadow of suspicions defined as justifying the preparation of indictments ("fezlekeler").

Against the backdrop of the legal pressure, Özgür Özel was seen receiving demonstrated political support. According to gdh, key figures from the CHP's past appeared alongside him in the party hall, including former party secretary-general Önder Sav and former Minister of Justice Seyfi Oktay. The presence of the veteran party officials is interpreted as an attempt to present a united front in the face of the legal steps being taken against the current leadership.

Note: The TGRT Haber channel is considered a media outlet identified with pro-government positions, while gdh focuses on current news reports without a declared clear affiliation in covering this issue.