Supporters [representatives of the Republican People's Party] of Ekrem Imamuly, a politician, public figure dissatisfied with the current government and mayor of Istanbul, marched in Turkey. They are protesting against the trial of Ekrem Imamul, gathered in Sarachkhane district. It is not yet known whether the mayor of the city will remain in place or be removed from office. "Adyrna" national portal informs about the political situation.
The partners of the prominent representative of the opposition, Ekrem Imamuly, in the Republican People's Party, associate this baseless court case with next year's general elections in Turkey. They are worried that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is trying to weaken the opposition and get rid of one of the most popular politicians.
According to the politician himself, Ekrem Imamuly, the legal proceedings against him are just a trick invented by Turkey.
The politician expressed the following opinion after the verdict against him:
"A few people who have been turned around cannot remove the representatives nominated by the people from the list. With God's support, we will still fight, this resistance will continue into a great struggle," said the politician.
Let us explain to the readers that today the Istanbul court sentenced the mayor of Istanbul Ekrem Imamul. He was charged with insulting members of the Turkish election commission and sentenced to 2 years, 7 months and 15 days in prison.
"Adyrna" national portal