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Originally Published 2 months ago — by Reuters
A Turkish prosecutor has demanded over 2,000 years in prison for Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges and has also requested the shutdown of his opposition party, CHP, amid a broader crackdown on critics of President Erdogan, which Imamoglu and the CHP deny as politically motivated.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
Turkish Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu faces a potential prison sentence exceeding 2,000 years on charges including bribery and fraud, amid a broader crackdown on opposition figures, raising concerns over political stability and implications for Turkey's upcoming elections.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Financial Times
Turkish authorities have detained five mayors and issued arrest warrants for dozens of opposition officials, including Istanbul's mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, amid a crackdown that has sparked protests and economic instability, with critics accusing President Erdoğan of authoritarianism and weaponizing the judiciary.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Al Jazeera English
Istanbul's opposition mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, from the secularist CHP, claimed a significant victory in Turkey's local elections, defeating President Erdogan's AK Party candidate in a closely watched race. The results reflect rising discontent over the economy and mark a blow to Erdogan's party, with the opposition winning in major cities including Istanbul, Ankara, and Izmir. Imamoglu's win has positioned him as a potential challenger against Erdogan in the 2028 presidential race, while Erdogan has acknowledged the need to address his party's shortcomings and economic challenges.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters
Ekrem Imamoglu, the newly re-elected Istanbul Mayor, has emerged as a potential challenger to Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan. Despite facing obstacles from the courts, Imamoglu's success in appealing to a wide range of voters has positioned him as a potential national leader. While sharing similarities with Erdogan in terms of their roots and initial political obstacles, Imamoglu's secularist stance contrasts with Erdogan's Islamist vision. His recent victory in the mayoral elections signifies a significant blow for the opposition and sets the stage for potential rivalry on the national stage in the future.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC News
In a pivotal local election, Turkey's opposition dealt President Erdogan and his party their biggest electoral blow, with Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu leading by 10 percentage points in the mayoral race and the Republican People’s Party retaining Ankara while gaining 15 other mayoral seats nationwide. This marked the worst defeat for Erdogan and his AK Party in over two decades in power, potentially signaling a change in the country’s political landscape. The opposition's success was attributed to soaring inflation, dissatisfied Islamist voters, and Imamoglu's broad appeal. Erdogan acknowledged the defeat and pledged to address the voters' message, while Imamoglu is now widely seen as a potential presidential challenger.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by DW (English)
As Turkey's local elections take place, President Erdogan's future political prospects are at stake, with his party aiming to regain ground lost in the 2019 elections. The main focus is on Istanbul, where the ruling AKP faces a close contest against opposition candidate Ekrem Imamoglu. The outcome could shape the country's political landscape, with potential implications for Erdogan's succession and the opposition's ability to challenge his rule.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Duvar English
Ekrem İmamoğlu, Istanbul Mayor and vice presidential candidate for the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), had his election bus attacked with stones during a rally in Erzurum. İmamoğlu criticized security forces and officials for not preventing the attack and called on the government to stop using polarizing language. The attack stirred a huge reaction among opposition figures and citizens, and comes amid a trend of organized attacks against opposition parties and their offices.