On May 30, 2026, Ozgur Ozel, the ousted leader of Turkey's main opposition party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), demonstrated significant public support by rallying thousands of supporters in Ankara. This event followed a court ruling that removed him from his position and annulled the CHP's 2023 party congress, effectively reinstating former chairman Kemal Kilicdaroglu. This legal decision poses potential risks for the opposition, as it may bolster President Tayyip Erdogan's chances of maintaining his lengthy tenure. During the protest, Ozel addressed the crowd, framing the court's decision as a broader conflict between Erdogan and the Turkish populace, rather than merely an internal party dispute. He called for an immediate party congress to challenge Kilicdaroglu's leadership. Meanwhile, Kilicdaroglu visited the CHP headquarters for the first time since the ruling, vowing to combat corruption within the party. The protest also saw participation from Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavas, who is viewed as a potential presidential candidate against Erdogan.