Ozgur Ozel — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Leader of the New Party since 2026
Former leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP) from 2023 to 2026
Member of Parliament (MP) for Manisa since the 2011 general election
Vice president of the Socialist International since February 2024
Founded the New Party in July 2026
Served as Secretary-General and President of the Manisa Chamber of Pharmacists
Graduated from Ege University Faculty of Pharmacy

Biography

Özgür Özel is a Turkish politician who has served as the leader of the New Party since 2026. Prior to this, he led the Republican People's Party (CHP) from 2023 until his leadership was nullified by a court ruling in May 2026, leading him to form the New Party in July 2026. He has been a Member of Parliament (MP) for the electoral district of Manisa since the 2011 general election and is recognized for his activism concerning the rights of miners in Manisa Province.