Opposition MHP moves to expel deputy Özdağ

ANKARA

Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) Gaziantep lawmaker Ümit Özdağ has been referred to the party’s disciplinary committee, according to a statement issued by the head of the committee, Halil Öztürk, on Oct. 20, state-run Anadolu Agency reported.

Özdağ is accused of breaking certain provisions of the party’s constitution, including those regarding membership duties and responsibilities.      

Former parliamentarian and party chair candidate Meral Akşener was also expelled from the party in September after being accused of breaking certain provisions of the party’s constitution regarding cooperation, communication and mutual respect among party insiders