İmamoğlu sends message to Trabzon locals: 'Offer my party leader local delicacies'

Imprisoned Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu has sent a message to the residents of Trabzon, encouraging them to offer local agricultural products to Özgür Özel, the leader of the YENİ Party. İmamoğlu, who is currently detained, conveyed his greetings and well wishes through the social media account of the Presidential Candidacy Office.

İmamoğlu expressed his longing, stating, "I miss it! My Party Leader Özgür Özel is in Trabzon." He extended his greetings to the Black Sea region, its highlands, and villages, adding, "May there be abundance in hazelnuts and tea."

The message specifically requested that the people of Trabzon offer "fresh hazelnuts, blackthorn berries, and fig-like fruits" to his party leader. He invoked the spirit of the region, saying, "May the excitement and enthusiasm of a new journey, the strong determination of the Black Sea be with you. I love you very much."

The communication underscores a connection between İmamoğlu, the YENİ Party, and the people of the Trabzon region, a significant area in Turkey's Black Sea coast known for its agricultural production, particularly hazelnuts and tea. The use of local produce as a gesture of hospitality is a culturally relevant element highlighted in the message.

The context of İmamoğlu's imprisonment adds a layer of political significance to the message, as he remains a prominent figure in Turkish politics. The reference to a "new journey" and "strong determination" suggests a forward-looking political stance despite his current circumstances.