27.03.2025 10:40
Speaking about Ekrem İmamoğlu's candidacy, CHP leader Özel said, "We will push for İmamoğlu's candidacy until the last day. If his official candidacy is not possible, someone else will step up as a candidate. It doesn't matter who it is instead of Ekrem İmamoğlu. This election will be won on behalf of Ekrem İmamoğlu." It is noteworthy that despite Özel mentioning İmamoğlu's name eight times, he did not include ABB President Mansur Yavaş in his statement.
CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made striking statements regarding Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested in the corruption investigation against the İBB.
"WE FILED A LAWSUIT FOR THE CANCELLATION OF THE DIPLOMA"
Özel stated in an interview with Güney Öztürk from Sözcü newspaper, "Ekrem İmamoğlu is our presidential candidate. We filed a lawsuit for the cancellation of his diploma to nominate Ekrem İmamoğlu. I believe we will get results very soon. Because it was canceled in a very unlawful manner. In that case, there will be no obstacle to his candidacy."
"OUR CANDIDATE IS İMAMOĞLU WHETHER HE IS INSIDE OR OUTSIDE"
Ekrem İmamoğlu is our candidate whether he is inside or outside. Ekrem İmamoğlu can be in prison, read his book, and we will win that election on his behalf. The motivation that can gather 1.5 million people on a Sunday evening in a place like the historical peninsula, where all transportation is banned, knows no obstacles. No one can stand in front of the rushing flood of 15 million people, including those with canes, walkers, and pregnant women rushing to vote.
"IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO REPLACES İMAMOĞLU"
We will push for Ekrem İmamoğlu's candidacy until the last day of candidate nominations. There is no other name on our agenda. But if İmamoğlu's official candidacy is not possible, someone will come out as a candidate. It doesn't matter who replaces İmamoğlu. We will win this election on behalf of Ekrem İmamoğlu," he stated.
ÖZGÜR ÖZEL'S FAILURE TO MENTION MANSUR YAVAŞ DREW ATTENTION
CHP Chairman Özgür Özel's statements, "It doesn't matter who replaces İmamoğlu. We will win this election on behalf of Ekrem İmamoğlu," and his failure to mention the name of Ankara Metropolitan Mayor Mansur Yavaş drew attention.