Turkey’s main opposition party is facing a leadership crisis after Özgür Özel resigned as party leader on Thursday. His resignation was announced by his office following a party meeting, and was accompanied by resignations from his core team. The move is expected to trigger an extraordinary party congress to elect a new chairperson. The circumstances surrounding Özel’s departure remain unclear, though it follows a recent court decision. This leadership change comes at a critical time for the opposition, as they attempt to regroup following recent electoral setbacks. The upcoming congress will be pivotal in determining the party’s future direction and strategy.