Özel’s New Party sets first leadership structure
Türkiye’s emergent main opposition New Party leader Özgür Özel on July 25 appointed the organization’s first executive board, retaining several close allies from his tenure at the Republican People’s Party (CHP).
The 10-member board includes three figures who served in similar roles under Özel’s final CHP leadership team before he broke away with dozens of his allies.
Ensar Aytekin will oversee party organizations, Nurhayat Altaca Kayışoğlu will be responsible for overseas groups and Zeynel Emre will continue as spokesperson.
Yunus Emre was appointed secretary-general, while Özgür Ceylan will oversee administrative and financial affairs and Yaşar Tüzün will be responsible for local governments.
