Özgür Özel Delivers Powerful ‘Change’ Message in Local Elections
The new leader of the CHP, Özgür Özel, made some significant statements regarding the preparations for the upcoming local elections. Özel stated that it is necessary to change leaders who are behind from where they were elected, stressing the importance of focusing on candidates who have the ability to win, rather than sticking to the same choices. He also emphasized the need for a recovery within the opposition and called on voters who do not want to endure another four years of AKP rule to come to the ballot box and support the opposition.
Regarding the potential for an alliance with the İYİ Party in the local elections, Özel expressed a preference for cooperation rather than formal alliances, and emphasized the need to accurately identify candidates and avoid any practices that would be unfair to voters. He stated that the CHP will not show the arrogance of a big party and will work towards finding a formula that benefits the opposition.
Özel also expressed confidence in the CHP’s ability to exceed 35 percent of the votes in the next four years, and discussed the implementation of a shadow cabinet system within the party, where ministers act as spokespersons in their respective fields. He also indicated that efforts are being made to reach out to other political parties for potential cooperation.
In conclusion, Özel highlighted the importance of open and transparent cooperation with other political parties, stressing the need for voters to be informed about any alliances or collaborations that may impact their voting decisions. He also mentioned the negative impact of secret protocols, citing the example of Kurdish voters who expressed dissatisfaction with such agreements.
