Ekrem Imamoglu, a leading contender against President Erdogan for the upcoming elections, faced a major setback when Istanbul University revoked his degree due to alleged irregularities. This disqualification prevents Imamoglu from running for the presidency, as a university diploma is a requirement. Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure and two-time mayor of Istanbul, has vowed to contest the decision, claiming it undermines not only his future but also the integrity of the democratic process in Turkey. His remarks highlight concerns over judicial independence amid political pressures.
"We will take this illegitimate decision to court and fight it. I will not give up, I will not get tired... the entire nation is, everything people have earned and achieved is in danger."
"The university announced that it was revoking 28 people's degrees, including Imamoglu's, declaring them as 'void' because of 'obvious error'"
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