# CHP organizational restructuring and congress process

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260910-chp-organizational-restructuring-and-congress-process
> Updated: 2026-09-10T16:17:47.000Z. Sources: 26. Developments: 2.

The Republican People's Party (CHP) has entered a period of organizational restructuring following allegations of corruption and irregularities during its 2023 convention. Initially, the party focused on renewing local and district organizations and re-establishing delegate structures to address legal challenges and claims of vote-buying.

In September 2026, the CHP announced an official congress schedule to formalize its transition. Party Spokesperson Müslim Sarı confirmed that membership lists will be suspended for review on October 28, followed by district delegate elections on November 11. District congresses are set to begin on December 12, while provincial congresses will commence on January 16, 2027. The party expects all local congresses to conclude by February 14, 2027, after which the Party Assembly will schedule the Grand Ordinary Convention.

A significant development in the party’s legal landscape is the decision to waive its appeal against the Ankara Regional Court of Justice’s ‘absolute nullity’ ruling regarding the 38th Ordinary Congress. This waiver aims to prevent delays in the new congress timeline. The decision follows the resignation of Özgür Özel and his team to form the YENİ Party, which effectively removed them as parties to the appeal. Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who was reinstated as leader following the court’s decision, remains a central figure in discussions regarding future leadership and potential alliance candidates.

## Claims

- The CHP congress process officially began on September 10. (corroborated by 9 sources)
- District congresses are scheduled to begin on December 12. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- Provincial congresses are scheduled to begin on January 16. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- All provincial and district congresses are expected to be completed by February 14. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- The Party Assembly will determine the convention date after February 14. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- District delegate elections are scheduled to begin on November 11. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- The decision regarding the 'absolute nullity' case is expected in October or November. (corroborated by 5 sources)
- Membership lists will be posted for suspension on October 28. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The CHP has decided to waive its previous appeal against the Ankara Regional Court of Justice's ruling. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The decision to waive the appeal was made to prevent the delay of the party's regular congress schedule. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The resignation of Özgür Özel and his team to form the YENİ Party has removed their status as parties to the appeal. (corroborated by 4 sources)
- The 2026 inflation target in the Medium-Term Program (OVP) increased from 16% to 28%. (corroborated by 3 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: CHP announces congress schedule and waives legal appeal

The CHP has released its congress schedule, starting with membership list suspensions on October 28. The party also waived its appeal against the 'absolute nullity' ruling to ensure the process proceeds.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/constitutional-court-president-rules-rights-violations-in-tayfun-kahraman-case

### 2026-09-05: CHP prepares for organizational restructuring and congress announcements

The CHP is undergoing a major restructuring process ahead of its September 9 anniversary, with plans to announce a new congress calendar and renew delegate structures to address previous legal and corruptionall

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chp-prepares-for-organizational-restructuring-and-congress-announcements

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