Main opponent of Erdogan to face trial: Istanbul mayor faces over 2000 years in prison
Ekrem İmamoğlu, the mayor of Istanbul and chief rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, is to stand trial on charges of corruption and leading a criminal organization. The case involves 401 co-defendants alongside him.
The opposition Republican People's Party rejects these accusations as politically motivated. Party leader Özgür Özel stated that the case reflects Erdoğan’s fear of İmamoğlu.
This trial could prove pivotal for Turkish politics, potentially shaping the future role of the opposition in the country.
