Turkey is on the brink of a political crisis as the Republican People's Party (CHP) grapples with the recent removal of its leader, Ozgur Ozel. This decision, made by a Turkish court, is seen as part of a larger effort by the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) to stifle opposition. Ozel's ousting follows a history of judicial actions against opposition figures, including the imprisonment of Selahattin Demirtas, leader of the pro-Kurdish People's Democratic Party (HDP), and Ekrem İmamoglu, the popular Mayor of Istanbul. The CHP has struggled to challenge the AKP's dominance for the past twenty years, despite winning local elections. With Ozel's removal, Kemal Kilicdaroglu, a veteran politician seen as compliant, is poised to reclaim leadership of the CHP. This shift raises concerns about the future of democracy in Turkey, especially as the country faces economic instability, including challenges in maintaining the value of the Turkish Lira. Justice Minister Akin Gurlek has justified the court ruling as a reinforcement of democracy, but critics argue it further consolidates President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's power. As Turkey navigates this turmoil, the outcome could significantly alter the landscape of opposition politics in the country.