Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu, in his statement emphasizing homeland and nation, stated that he apologized for harboring in the party individuals who behind closed doors sought permission and help from foreign powers. Kılıçdaroğlu expressed that this situation caused deep wounds in the party and damaged its reputation. He also said he apologized for not timely unmasking those who made the party's honorable delegates a subject of bargaining and dragged the party's reputation to court corridors. These statements point to the management crisis in the party and developments related to court decisions. Kılıçdaroğlu's remarks came amid discussions and management changes in the party. In his speech during a holiday greeting event with party members, he openly addressed past problems and external influences.