Turkey’s Republican People’s Party (CHP) is facing an internal power struggle following a court decision to annul the 2023 leadership election. The Ankara court ruling reinstated Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu as party leader, overturning the previous election of Özgür Özel. Supporters of Özel have responded by initiating a push for an extraordinary party congress to challenge Kılıçdaroğlu’s reinstatement. This move aims to contest the court’s decision and potentially re-establish Özel’s leadership. The CHP, the main opposition force in Turkey, now faces a period of internal division and uncertainty as it prepares for a new leadership contest. The court cited irregularities in the original election process as the basis for its decision, further fueling the political turmoil within the party. This development could significantly impact the CHP’s strategy and position ahead of future elections.