Özgür Özel made important statements as the CHP General Chairman. He highlighted the relationship between economy and democracy.

Özel emphasized the economic cost of the arrest of CHP mayors. "The stock market fell by 9% during the March 19 coup. Reserves melted, foreign investors fled," he stated.

Özgür Özel pointed out, "We are losing money because we are deviating from democracy," drawing attention to the economic consequences of attacks on the CHP.

Özel stated, "They fear democracy because when these people come to the country, they will not be in power," emphasizing the importance of the struggle for democracy.

As the CHP presidential candidate, Özgür Özel stressed that democracy and justice are essential for Turkey's future.