Expectations that a verdict of “absolute nullity” may be issued in the investigation launched following the allegations of fraud at the CHP congress have mobilized politics. CHP's 7th chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, who has said that he would accept the post if it is given to him with an absolute nullity verdict, has been criticized from different circles. Recently, a group of names introducing themselves as “Alevi intellectuals” joined these criticisms.
However, the fact that some of the criticisms reach the level of insult causes reactions in the public opinion. Because of all these, some people have declared their support for Kılıçdaroğlu.
They were joined by former CHP Tunceli MP and businessman Ali Haydar Veziroğlu, who founded the Peace Party, which was active between 1996 and 1999 and found support especially among Alevis.
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We spoke to Mr. Ali through a mutual friend. Our mutual friend said that Mr. Veziroğlu was upset about the unfair criticism against Kılıçdaroğlu and wanted to make a statement on this issue. Veziroğlu is a successful businessman and engineer. He has carried out important works abroad with the construction company he has owned for years. When I called him, he was in Tehran, the capital of Iran, where bombs were exploding just days ago. Despite the risk, he did not leave his work. We briefly discussed the situation there. He told me that he wanted to convey his views in writing about his reaction to the injustices against Kılıçdaroğlu due to the interruptions in his phone and internet connection. A short while later, I had the text in my hand. I am sharing Veziroğlu's article with you without making any changes.
“I warn those who misbehave with Kılıçdaroğlu”
Dear CHP members, I am not a CHP member, I have no intention of becoming one.
He is also distant from politics, I do not have a special friendship with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu.
I warn those who are using the CHP for their own interests to insult Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu and the values he carries not to do so.
1- No one with a conscience and knowledge can say that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is less of a CHP member than the actors on the agenda today.
2- No one can say that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu has involved the CHP and CHP supporters in money laundering.
3- It cannot be ignored that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was betrayed by some at the table of six.
4- It cannot be claimed that Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu was not stabbed by some of the actors he helped to rise in politics and who used the CHP as a stepping stone for their personal interests.
5- It is inconceivable that today's artificially created wind and whirlwind are not for the benefit of the CHP, but for the interests of politicians who want to maintain their presence in the CHP.
6- Kılıçdaroğlu was told yesterday, “Go sit at home, spend time with your grandchildren.” The chorus today is “Tell the judiciary that even if it is true, it is not true”
7- Can the CHP be politically successful if it will be characterized by right or wrong allegations? Of course “no.” Because one of the red lines of the CHP's institutional identity is to be without shame.
8- The CHP, which has achieved honesty with Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's declaration, will have given Tayyip Erdoğan a valuable and important weapon to use. Moreover, Mr. Tayyip Erdoğan will use this weapon given by the CHP leaders in the most effective way. In other words, it is obvious that the one who uses the weapon and the one who gives the weapon are equally bad for the CHP.
9- If the justified decision of the judiciary is based on real information and documents, it is to ensure that the respected real CHP members who sincerely feel responsible for their party and who have worked hard for a lifetime, eliminate those who have a share in all these ugliness and return the CHP to its factory settings, with or without Kılıçdaroğlu.
My sincere regards,
Former CHP Tunceli MP
Founding Chairman of Peace Party
Ali Haydar VEZIRROĞLU