İmamoğlu Officially Declared CHP’s Presidential Candidate

Following the arrest of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, the party launched a candidate selection process, which has now been completed.

Millions of citizens went to the polls in today's primary election. CHP confirmed İmamoğlu’s candidacy in a social media post, making it official.

NEARLY 15 MILLION PEOPLE CAST THEIR VOTES

CHP Chairman Özgür Özel, speaking in Saraçhane, stated that nearly 15 million citizens participated in the primary election, including "solidarity votes." The broad-based vote, supported by CHP organizations, civil society groups, and independent citizens, resulted in İmamoğlu securing the nomination with a significant lead.

Votes were collected through digital platforms and polling stations set up in city squares. The party leadership emphasized that this method ensured the direct representation of the grassroots’ will.

CHP HIGHLIGHTS “YOUTH” IN ITS ANNOUNCEMENT

A statement posted on CHP’s official X (Twitter) account featured İmamoğlu’s words: "Our journey is long, our excitement is high, and we have youth on our side!" This message resonated not only among CHP supporters but also across the broader opposition, quickly becoming a trending topic.

Coming at a time of heightened political tensions following İmamoğlu’s arrest, this announcement signals an increasingly dynamic election period. CHP’s decision is expected to significantly impact the balance between the government and the opposition.