Özgür Özel elected as new chairman of main opposition CHP
Özgür Özel has been elected as the chairman of the CHP (Republican People's Party) during the second round of voting at the 38th Ordinary Congress. In the initial round, an absolute majority was not reached, leading to the need for a second round of voting. In the second round, Özgür Özel received 812 votes, making him the new chairman of the CHP.
Özgür Özel has been elected as the chairman of the Republican People's Party (CHP) during the 38th Ordinary Congress. He secured 812 votes in the second round of voting, making him the new chairman.
Özgür Özel was born in Manisa in 1974 and has a background in pharmacy. He has previously served as a Manisa deputy and held various positions within the Turkish Pharmacists Association.
Özgür Özel is fluent in German and English and is married with one child.
