İmamoğlu Sends Message Ahead of By-Elections: 'The Nation is on the Side of Truth'

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is currently facing legal proceedings, has issued a message of support to candidates from his party, the Republican People's Party (CHP), ahead of local by-elections scheduled for Sunday. The elections will take place in several towns that have recently gained municipal status.

İmamoğlu conveyed his wishes for success to the CHP candidates vying for mayoral and council positions in these upcoming elections. He emphasized the importance of these elections for the democratic process. His message highlighted a perceived enthusiasm among citizens, stating, "I saw the excitement in our Chairman Özgür Özel's meetings with citizens."

"The nation is on the side of truth. This march cannot be stopped by palace games," İmamoğlu declared in his statement. He expressed confidence in the public's support for what he described as the "truth," suggesting that political machinations would not deter their movement. The statement implicitly refers to the legal challenges he is currently facing.

The specific towns mentioned where the by-elections will be held include Yolüstü and Çevrecik in Tokat's Reşadiye district, Bağtaşı in Almus district, Kuşçu in Yeşilyurt district, Tekke in Gümüşhane, and Mustafapaşa in Nevşehir's Ürgüp district. İmamoğlu's message serves as a rallying cry for his party's candidates and supporters amidst a politically charged environment.

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I saw the excitement in our Chairman Özgür Özel's meetings with citizens. The nation is on the side of truth. This march cannot be stopped by palace games.