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"June 23rd showed us that no one, no individual or power, can stand in the way of the will of the people, no politician has the luxury to ignore that fact."

Ekrem İmamoğlu
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Ekrem İmamoğlu is a Turkish politician who has served as the 32nd Mayor of Istanbul since 2019. In 2025, he was suspended from office by decree of the Ministry of Interior and subsequently held at Marmara Prison pending the outcome of ongoing legal proceedings. He denies the accusations and claims they have been politically motivated. He is the Republican People's Party (CHP) presumptive candidate
"June 23rd showed us that no one, no individual or power, can stand in the way of the will of the people, no politician has the luxury to ignore that fact."
"There are some parts of Turkey where the refugees outnumber the actual residents. No country in the world would accept this and nor should they."