19.03.2025 12:02
A reaction to the detention of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu under two separate investigations also came from İYİ Party leader Müsavat Dervişoğlu. Describing the events as a constitutional crime, Dervişoğlu stated, "If the disregard for the Constitution continues and practices similar to the elimination of potential candidates persist, the only thing left to do will be to boycott and protest the presidential elections."
The Istanbul Chief Public Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation against Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality (IMM) President Ekrem İmamoğlu and 99 suspects for the crimes of "being a leader of a criminal organization," "being a member of a criminal organization," "extortion," "bribery," "qualified fraud," "illegally obtaining personal data," and "interfering with a tender." Additionally, an investigation has been initiated against Ekrem İmamoğlu, IMM Deputy Secretary General Mahir Polat, Şişli Mayor Resul Emrah Şahan, and 7 other suspects for the crime of "aiding the PKK/KCK terrorist organization." A reaction to İmamoğlu's detention under two separate investigations also came from the Chairman of the İYİ Party, Müsavat Dervişoğlu.
"TURKEY'S PEACE IS BEING TARGETED"
Some parts of Dervişoğlu's speech are as follows: "The detention of IMM President Ekrem İmamoğlu is something that cannot be explained by reason or law. In fact, Turkey's peace is being targeted. As of today, the ballot box, law, and democracy in Turkey have been suspended. Just as history has recorded those who staged coups, it will also record those who are signing this today. It should be known that this power-hungry government and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has succumbed to ambition, will never have the power to silence the nation that begins with 'Do not be afraid' in the National Anthem.
"IT IS A CONSTITUTIONAL CRIME"
This is a constitutional crime committed by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. From here, I am filing a criminal complaint against the prosecutors, and I am reporting this tyranny to my esteemed nation. I call for the immediate withdrawal of this decision taken upon the orders of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
"THEY ARE LIKE A FINAL BOSS IN A GAME"
They are like a final boss in a game, but the end of monsters in all games is certain. As they try to maintain their corrupt reign and negotiate with terrorists every decade, we will defend the republic of Mustafa Kemal.
CALL FOR BOYCOTT AND PROTEST
Since everything is being done to keep the presidential elections and Tayyip Erdoğan in that position, it is inevitable for the opposition to take on responsibilities beyond making statements. It is a responsibility to confront this government with our unknown aspects. According to the Constitution, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan cannot run for office again. If the disregard for the Constitution continues and practices similar to the elimination of potential candidates persist, the only thing to be done is to boycott and protest the presidential elections. The opposition must now seize the majority in the Parliament."