Imamoglu was charged with "insulting a public official" by the court and sentenced to two years, seven months and 15 days. It also barred him from politics, reported
Imamoglu, candidate of the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) was elected as the mayor of Istanbul in 2019. This was the first time that the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) lost in the commercial capital in 25 years.
A large number of Imamoglu’s supporters and politicians gathered in Istanbul late Wednesday to express support for the politician following a call from him.
The mayor’s legal team have announced that they will appeal the court decision.
Opposition leaders condemned the ruling, expressing support for Imamoglu who has been seen as President His Enormity, Sultan Recep Tayyip Erdogan the First
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