Its mayor, arrested on Wednesday for “corruption” and “terrorist support”, arrived on Saturday afternoon at the Kaglagian Court of Justice in the city, where it was presented to the prosecutor, municipal authorities said.
Security measures in the area are draconian and all roads remain closed.
The prosecutor will decide whether to be released or will be held pending the mayor, an important opposition official and a potential claimant of power, as he is the main opponent of the Turkish president.
That is why they are considered (CHP), with the only candidate being the persecuted Mayor of Constantinople.
Imamoglou denies as unethical and unfounded the categories
Imamoglou denied the charges attributed to him for cooperation with the PKK, which Turkey officially considers a terrorist organization, according to a judicial document seen by the Reuters agency, after his arrest.
“The unethical and unfounded accusations against me, from the constructed reports to the timetable of the investigations, aim to undermine my reputation and credibility,” the mayor said, according to a statement notified by the municipality of the Turkish city.
“I see today in my interrogation that I and my colleagues are facing unthinkable accusations and slander,” the Mayor of Constantinople said in his interrogation of the anti -terrorist police service. These slander will go back after they hit the wall in the heart of our nation, “Imoglou also said, adding to Erdogan:
“It is imperative for our country to get rid of this mentality as soon as possible, the one that [κάποιος] thinks he is entitled to do everything in order to protect the position [του].
Those behind this strategy should be held accountable for their actions before the courts. I will sue against the persons and institutions involved in it, “he warned.
“Not only does this process harm Turkey’s international reputation, but it also destroys confidence in justice and the economy,” he added.
The Constantinople Stock Exchange index declined over 16.5% this week, a decline that had been recorded since 2008, according to analysts.
The mayor states that he “feels the power of millions of people” who support him: “Whatever happens, I will fight for justice and truth by legal means, until the end of my life,” the Mayor of Constantinople said.
When is the court ruling expected
The prosecutor’s ruling is expected to be announced in the morning, as he is expected to submit another 89 prisoners, who arrived with 14 van and are not officially charged with. Will be presented before the prosecutor and the judge. Indeed, as it became known, 34 prosecutors have been appointed in order to proceed faster.
If charges of terrorism are charged with Ekrem Imamoglou, then, according to Turkish law, it is also deducted from the mayor’s office.
The prosecutor’s decision, who has three options, remains: the first, which has happened in the past, is to release Imoglou. The second, to refer him to the court and ask the judge to release him by restrictive measures and the third is to call for his detention.
At the same time, while the verdict is expected, the climate in the area is particularly tense with tens of thousands of protesters gathering in the city, protesting the prosecution of Imamoglou and trying to reach the courthouse, which is excluded from 5,000 police officers and Matt.
At the same time barricades and 12 auras were developed. However, hundreds were able to reach the building by shouting: “Rights, law, justice!” On the other hand, class forces respond with chemicals.
This is Saraçhane!
– Ekrem İmamoğlu (@ekrem_imamoglu)
The leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP) himself essentially heralded a night full of demonstrations.
“We will go where needed,” he said, depending on the evolution of things. If necessary, we will be in the courthouse. If necessary, we will go outside the town hall. If necessary, we will go to Taxim. “
The stakes of the election on the CHP
At the same time, there has been a new post on Imoglou’s account in X, where his associates have been uploading his own calls in the last few hours and in the last 24 hours.
So Imamoglou says in this post that “whatever happens to protect tomorrow’s ballot boxes”.
It therefore invites people to participate massively in tomorrow’s party elections for the nomination of the next presidential election.
“Remember, says Imamoglou, that it is your democratic right to vote and are afraid of your votes.”
My call to our nation;
No matter what, take care of tomorrow’s chests. The Republican People’s Party presidential candidacy will have the chest of solidarity as well as pre -election funds. Everyone can vote here.
Remember; You and your democratic right…
– Ekrem İmamoğlu (@ekrem_imamoglu)
By March 27th the prohibition of demonstrations – thousands on the streets
Mass demonstrations take place in Turkey for the fourth consecutive day, with the wave of rage rising dangerously. From Constantinople and Smyrna to Ankara and Antalya, thousands of Turks react to Imamoglou’s arrest, while serious incidents occur.
In total, rallies have been held in at least 55 of Turkey’s 81 provinces since Wednesday, ie more than two -thirds of the country, according to a countdown by the French Agency.
The streets of Constantinople, Ankara and Smyrna are reminiscent of a battlefield with plastic bullets, water pumps and tear gas.
The Turkish authorities have detained more than 340 demonstrators and are even in homes. Interior Minister Ali Gerlikaya posted on social media that 343 suspects were arrested in demonstrations in major cities on Friday night, in Istanbul, Ankara, Smyrna, Adana, Antalya, Tsanakkale, Tsanakkale, Esc.
“There will be no tolerance for those who seek to violate the social class, threaten the peace and security of the people and seek chaos and challenge,” the interior minister said.
