Ekrem Imamoglu, the Istanbul Mayor and prominent opposition figure, was detained by the Turkish government for alleged corruption and terrorism charges. During his court appearance, Imamoglu vehemently denied these accusations, which he described as unimaginable slanders. His detention comes just before his party, the CHP, was set to name him as a presidential candidate for 2028. President Erdogan has criticized the CHP leadership, suggesting they protect corrupt officials. Imamoglu's arrest triggered protests across more than two-thirds of Turkey’s provinces, reflecting public outrage and discontent.
"I see today during my interrogation that I and my colleagues are faced with unimaginable accusations and slanders," Imamoglu said Saturday in his defence during a hearing.
"Erdogan accused the CHP's leadership of turning the party into an apparatus to absolve a handful of municipal robbers who have become blinded by money."
"His detention came four days before his Republican People's Party (CHP) planned to name him as its 2028 presidential candidate."
"Imamoglu's arrest has sparked a wave of protests that have spread within 48 hours to more than two-thirds of Turkiye's 81 provinces."
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