Who is Özgür Özel's grandfather? Who is Özgür Özel and where is he originally from?
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Özgür Özel , the leader of the Republican People's Party (CHP), is one of the most talked-about figures on the opposition front. Having won the party chairmanship against Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu in the 2023 party congress, Özel's background is as much a subject of interest as his political life. So, who is Özgür Özel, how old is he, and where is he originally from? What is known about his grandfather?
WHO IS OZGUR OZEL?Born in Manisa on September 21, 1974, Özgür Özel completed his education at Ege University Faculty of Pharmacy. After graduating in 1997, he worked as a private pharmacist for many years. He played an active role in professional organizations, serving as treasurer and general secretary on the board of the Turkish Pharmacists' Association.
His political journey began in 2009, when he ran as a CHP candidate for mayor of Manisa. He was elected as a Manisa Member of Parliament in the 2011 general elections and has served in Parliament since then. He became CHP Deputy Group Chair in 2015 and Group Chair in 2023. He was elected CHP Chair at the congress held on November 8, 2023.
WHERE IS HE ORIGINALLY FROM?Although Özel was born in Manisa, information about his family origins is prominent. Public statements indicate that he is descended from a family of immigrants from Skopje (North Macedonia) and Thessaloniki (Greece). For this reason, the term "Balkan origin" is frequently used for Özel.
WHO IS ÖZGÜR ÖZEL'S GRANDFATHER?There is no definitive public information about Özel's grandfather's name. Various sources and interviews emphasize his Skopje origins and suggest that his family ties are shaped by Balkan immigration. However, no definitive and official information has been released regarding his grandfather's name or biography.
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