Imamoglu slams jailing of CHP councilor ahead of Uskudar vote
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Jailed Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate Ekrem Imamoglu condemned the arrest of CHP councilor Amine Cansu Celik days before the Uskudar mayoral by-election. Imamoglu accused authorities of jailing Celik for her political stance and called on 87 million citizens to respond to the 'unjust order'.
Key Facts
- Amine Cansu Celik, a CHP councilor, was arrested days before the Uskudar mayoral by-election.
- Imamoglu is a jailed Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate.
- Imamoglu called on 87 million citizens to respond to the 'unjust order'.
- Imamoglu referenced the earlier imprisonment of Sinem Dedetas, another CHP mayor.
The Arrest
Amine Cansu Celik, a CHP councilor, was arrested days before the Uskudar mayoral by-election. Imamoglu stated that Celik was jailed for showing 'conscience, virtue, honesty, and courage befitting a Turkish woman'. He accused authorities of stealing her freedom for a single vote without considering her 3-year-old child.
Imamoglu's Response
Imamoglu, a jailed Istanbul mayor and presidential candidate, condemned the arrest on social media. He questioned the legitimacy of those responsible, asking 'Who are you? When did you appear?' Imamoglu claimed the arrest was motivated by President Erdogan's desire to win Uskudar. He called on 87 million citizens to respond to the 'unjust order'.
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