The detention of his other four of his associates was ordered recently by the Judge of Constantinople, a decision expected to trigger the already stunning climate in Turkey.
The detention concerns corruption charges, while for terrorism charges the judge decided not to be arrested. Imamoglu was accused of supporting the outlawed Kurdish Labor Party (PKK), which is considered by Turkey a terrorist organization. The support was made through a alleged alliance with Kurdish-Bobrela in the Municipal Elections of Constantinople.
His replacement in the Municipality of Constantinople is expected to be appointed by the Municipal Council.
Last night (22/3), Ekrem Imamoglu arrived at the courthouse on a motorway, along with 90 more arrested, defying the ban on the authorities.
The Mayor of Constantinople first appeared in court, answered at least 70 questions and denied all charges, describing them as “unethical and unfounded”.
Last minute… The decision has been announced: Ekrem İmamoğlu was arrested!
– Cumhuriyet (@cumhuriyetgzt)
In the ballots the chp
Meanwhile members and supporters of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) (of the Turkish opposition)
At a time when not only the opposition, but a large part of society is boiling, anxious and shouting a “coup”, in every corner of the Turkish territory, two ballots have been set up – under the threat of police repressive – targeted. One for the 1.7 million members of the CHP. And a second, the so -called “Dayanşma Sandığı”, “Solidarity Bulletin” for citizens, who are not members of the party.
“We will vote why we want a message to be sent to the government” says in the step Architect Azimet Jadan. “A few days before the qualifiers, you cannot cancel diplomas and invent ties with terrorism to cancel the candidate-Favori candidate. But no one knows what today’s day will take. There is fear. The government can turn the world’s spontaneous reaction into a new bloodshed. “
Episodes and injuries
On Saturday, thousands of people gathered outside the building of the Municipality of Constantinople and the Central Court. Officers used tear gas and pepper spray to dismantle them, as the crowd was flying against them and other objects. Protesters were injured and fled to the building of the Metropolitan Municipality of Constantinople.
The protesters also clashed with police in Smyrna and Ankara for the third consecutive night, with police throwing water cannons into the crowd.
The Turkish authorities have arrested 323 people during demonstrations according to Interior Minister Ali Erlikaya. “There will be no attempt to hurt public order,” he said.
