CHP Headquarters Raid: Özgür Özel’s Defiant March to Parliament After Police Intervention

Police intervened at the headquarters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) on May 24, 2026, resulting in the evacuation of the building and a subsequent march by party leader Özgür Özel toward the Turkish Grand National Assembly (TBMM).

The operation led to the complete evacuation of the CHP General Headquarters, with reports confirming that Özgür Özel exited the premises following the police action.

Allegations of Unofficial Entry

Following the intervention, Özgür Özel made specific allegations regarding the nature of the individuals who attempted to enter the party headquarters. According to reporting from Sözcü Gazetesi, Özel claimed that the individuals attempting to force their way into the building were mafia-like figures who typically work as bodyguards in Ankara bars.

Shift to the Grand National Assembly

As he departed the evacuated headquarters, Özel signaled a shift in the party’s operational center. He stated that the party’s general headquarters would now be located within the Turkish Grand National Assembly.

Following the police attack on the building, Özel began marching toward the TBMM to establish this new presence.

Political Context and Claims

Reporting from soL Haber indicated a political dimension to the police action, asserting that the government implemented the intervention following a request from Kılıçdaroğlu.

The sequence of events began with the police intervention at the headquarters and concluded with the evacuation of the facility and the movement of party leadership toward the legislative assembly on May 24, 2026.