CHP Explodes Over “Special Delivery” Court Merger

The political temperature in Turkey has reached a boiling point following a controversial court decision regarding the Republican People’s Party (CHP) Convention Case. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the opposition, the court ruled to merge the ongoing investigation with the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (İBB) case, leading to allegations of a high-level “judicial plot.”

A Sudden Shift: Case Files Sent to Istanbul

During the third hearing held today at the Ankara 26th Criminal Court of First Instance, the judge issued an interim decision ordering the preparation of a memorandum to the Istanbul 40th High Criminal Court. The goal is to consolidate the CHP convention case with the İBB trial. Crucially, the court ruled that if a positive opinion on the merger is issued, the cases will be automatically joined without the need for a further hearing.

This procedural move is seen by many as a tactical shift to centralize legal pressure on the main opposition party under a single judicial umbrella in Istanbul.

“A Tailor-Made Kumpas”: Murat Emir’s Fierce Response

CHP Deputy Group Chairman Murat Emir did not hold back, issuing a scathing critique of the decision. He claimed the judiciary is being weaponized as a “political operations tool” by the Presidential Palace.

“The judge was adjusted, the file was hijacked, and the conspiracy was set!” Emir declared.

Emir pointed to a specific timeline to back his claims of interference:

• The Midnight Decree: He noted that the judge presiding over the Ankara 26th Criminal Court was replaced via an HSK (Council of Judges and Prosecutors) decree on November 27, 2025—just one day before the party’s 39th Ordinary Convention.

• The “Akın Gürlek” Allegation: Emir explicitly named Akın Gürlek, suggesting that this “special delivery” judicial maneuver was orchestrated to facilitate political goals when concrete evidence could not be found.

Defying the “Palace Regime”

The CHP leadership views this merger not as a legal necessity, but as a sign of an administration that realizes it is losing its grip on power. Emir emphasized that the party would not surrender its constitutional will or the rule of law to “dirty conspiracies.”

As the case moves to Istanbul, the legal battle is expected to transform into a massive political showdown. The CHP has vowed to maintain its stance against what it describes as a “harami order,” promising to eventually restore a fair justice system.