Yeni Parti draws former CHP officials in political shift

Yeni Parti CHP defections Özgür Özel municipal mayors Alevi rızalık

Several long‑time members of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) have resigned and joined the newly founded Yeni Parti. Burhaniye mayor Ali Kemal Deveciler left the CHP together with fifteen municipal council members, Kırıkkale mayor Ahmet Önal announced his departure from the CHP and his membership in Yeni Parti, and Derince mayor Sertif Gökçe resigned with eighteen council members to join the new party.

Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel has held multiple public events, including the groundbreaking of a cultural centre and cemevi in Mamak, and has repeatedly stressed a new political direction, promising to secure Alevi “rızalık” if the party attains power. He also marked the 500‑day anniversary of the 19 March 2023 coup attempt, stating that Turkey has not surrendered. The party’s rhetoric criticises the “mutlak butlan” court decision that it says triggered the CHP resignations. These developments indicate a notable fragmentation of the CHP and the emergence of Yeni Parti as a growing opposition force in Turkey.

Entities: Ahmet Önal · Ali Kemal Deveciler · Cumhuriyet Halk Partisi (CHP) · Eren Ali Bingöl · Kırıkkale · Orhan Çerkez · Republican People's Party (CHP) · Republican People’s Party (CHP) · Tekirdağ Province · Turkey · Vahap Akay · Yeni Parti

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[● 2 SOURCES] Ali Kemal Deveciler resigned from CHP together with fifteen municipal council members. (c9870aef-5c32-4808-a683-b2e95a381451)
[● 4 SOURCES] Ahmet Önal resigned from CHP and joined Yeni Parti. (multiple)
[● 4 SOURCES] Ahmet Önal resigned from the Republican People’s Party (CHP) and joined the Yeni Parti. (Kırıkkale Mayor Ahmet Önal announced his departure from CHP and his affiliation with Yeni Parti.)
[● 6 SOURCES] Özgür Özel addressed the party defections at the opening of the Mamak cultural centre and cemevi. (Yeni Parti leader Özgür Özel spoke about the recent defections during the Mamak cultural centre and cemevi inauguration.)
[● 7 SOURCES] Yeni Parti was founded by Özgür Özel. (The Yeni Parti was established under the leadership of Özgür Özel.)
[● 3 SOURCES] Eren Ali Bingöl resigned from CHP and joined AKP. (Eren Ali Bingöl, Tuzla Belediye Başkanı, said he left CHP and was pressured to join AKP, which he denied.)
[○ 1 SOURCE] Orhan Çerkez and Sacit Terzi left CHP and joined AKP. (Former CHP members Orhan Çerkez and Sacit Terzi switched to AKP.)
[● 3 SOURCES] The defections were described as occurring during a historic turning point for Turkey. (Party members framed the resignations as happening at a historic turning point for the nation.)
[● 2 SOURCES] Özgür Özel promised to obtain Alevi rızalık from the state if Yeni Parti reaches power. (566ce586-78f3-4e08-8084-f6eeec80dc3d)
[● 2 SOURCES] The “mutlak butlan” court decision prompted resignations from CHP. (multiple)
[● 2 SOURCES] 500 days have passed since the 19 March 2023 coup attempt and Turkey has not surrendered. (multiple)
[● 9 SOURCES] Yeni Parti held a groundbreaking ceremony for a cultural centre and cemevi in Mamak. (multiple)