Reactions to the Ruling of Absolute Nullity in the CHP Case

SUMMARY

Public reactions to the ruling of absolute nullity in the CHP Convention Case are gradually crystallizing into clear stances. While the proportion of those with a neutral or undecided stance on the issue is declining, voters within the ruling bloc are increasingly coming to endorse the ruling over time. The desire to weaken the opposition is quite strong among the ruling bloc’s voters. It is clear that the ruling bloc’s base wants Özel to submit to Kılıçdaroğlu’s leadership, believing this will neutralize the opposition.

This section examines the changing trajectory of public perception and attitudes regarding the ruling of absolute nullity in the CHP Convention Case:

• What are your thoughts on the Ankara Regional Court of Appeal’s ruling of absolute nullity regarding the CHP convention that is, the decision to annul the election and reinstate Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party leader?
  
• What do you think Özgür Özel should do following the absolute nullity ruling?