CHP spokesperson Müslim Sarı asked YENİ Party leader Özgür Özel whether he would engage in self-criticism, saying, "The 39 mayors you selected have joined AK Party." Sarı also made statements regarding the fund crisis.
In a statement after the party's Central Executive Board meeting, Sarı argued that many institutions were negligent in the process involving 131 funds and 7 portfolio management companies. He also conveyed get-well wishes to those affected by the earthquake in Şanlıurfa.