Meral Akşener accuses Mansur Yavaş of involvement, claims Tanju Özcan
Bolu Mayor Tanju Özcan, who is facing a definite expulsion demand from the Republican People’s Party (CHP), recently made statements during a live broadcast on TV100. Özcan addressed several key points in his statements.
Firstly, he emphasized that there is no point in blaming the villagers for the election results when there is a founding Chairman of a political party who claims that “the peasant is the master of the nation.” Özcan defended the intelligence of the villagers and suggested that if there are issues to be addressed, they should be communicated directly. He also stated that finding excuses for an election defeat is pointless, and instead, they should accept and learn from their defeat.
Özcan also criticized the CHP Chairman, claiming that he acted contrary to the party’s rhetoric, violated the party’s programs, and made statements that led to his disciplinary measures. He expressed his disappointment that the General President himself is responsible for the election loss.
He further criticized the lack of democracy within the CHP, stating that despite the party claiming to be democratic, the actions of the Chairman do not reflect democratic ideals. Özcan highlighted his own experience of suggesting Mustafa İmamoğlu as the new Chairman of the party and facing consequences for it.
Additionally, Özcan raised concerns about FETO members being associated with the CHP headquarters and questioned the choice of candidates without organizational input. He questioned the silence of the party’s deputies and mayors, claiming that İmamoğlu and Yavaş were the preferred candidates in the hearts of the people during the presidential election.
In response to his disciplinary measures, Özcan announced his plans to walk from Bolu to Ankara in a march for change and justice. He expressed dissatisfaction with the party’s handling of his case and suggested that if there is a congress in one month, he should be allowed to collect signatures and become a candidate.
Furthermore, Özcan criticized the CHP leadership for not consulting the organization before the elections and highlighted the flaws in their campaign strategy. He also accused Meral Akşener, leader of the Good Party (İYİ), of influencing the candidacy of Mansur Yavaş.
In conclusion, Tanju Özcan’s statements during the TV100 live broadcast shed light on several issues within the CHP and his dissatisfaction with the party’s leadership. It remains to be seen how his situation will develop and what impact it will have on the party’s future.
