CHP Çanakkale demands end to unauthorized use of party social media accounts

CHP Çanakkale Merkez İlçe Başkanlığı issued a public statement on October 29, 2026, marking the 103rd anniversary of the Republic. District Chairman Adnan İlter signed the statement, which said the party's name, emblem, and official social media accounts are inseparable parts of its corporate identity.

The statement claimed that some individuals who left the party took control of these accounts during their departure process. CHP stressed that members are free to change their political preferences, but this does not mean party accounts can be transferred to another political structure.

CHP administration reported that legal processes have been launched regarding the use of corporate social media accounts. Under processes carried out by CHP Headquarters, access to some accounts in Çanakkale and various provinces was suspended pursuant to court decisions.

Despite these suspensions, some accounts bearing the party's name and corporate identity continued to be used for different political purposes. The administration criticized the sharing of announcements and activities of another political party on accounts where CHP's name and identity remain visible.

CHP Çanakkale stated that unauthorized use of another party's name, emblem, and corporate accounts is unacceptable. The statement emphasized that protecting corporate identity is not only a legal matter but also one of political courtesy and mutual respect.

Separately, Afyon Türkeli Gazetesi reported on November 1, 2026, that numerous news items, statements, and speeches published after Özgür Özel was elected party chairman in November 2023 had been removed from CHP's official website chp.org.tr. The report said content from the period between Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu's departure from the chairmanship in November 2023 and May 2026 could not be accessed.

The report also stated that a final decision dated May 21, 2026, regarding CHP's 38th Ordinary Convention held on November 4-5, 2023, is at the Court of Cassation stage. CHP has not yet issued an official statement explaining why the content is inaccessible, and it remains unclear whether the material was permanently deleted or blocked due to technical or administrative arrangements.