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"He does everything to protect the post", Imamoglu attacks Erdogan from the courtroom. Over 5,000 police surround the court, the trial will last all night

2025-03-22 21:16:07Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
"He does everything to protect the post", Imamoglu attacks Erdogan
Protest in front of the court in Istanbul

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has denied terrorism charges against him, according to a court document seen by Reuters on Wednesday, following his arrest on March 19 on suspected corruption and terrorism charges.

"I see today during the interrogation that I and my colleagues are facing unimaginable accusations and slander," Imamoglu said during interrogation at the police's anti-terrorism department, according to the document in question.

Imamoglu is a prominent opposition figure and was predicted to be a potential challenger to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the upcoming elections, so he indirectly addressed the latter in his statement to investigators.

"These slanders will come back after hitting the wall in the heart of our nation. It is imperative that our country gets rid of this mentality as soon as possible, he (someone) thinks he has the right to do everything to defend (his) position," Imamoglu says, in a reference to Erdogan.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere is tense outside the Istanbul courthouse, where thousands of supporters of Ekrem Imamoglu have gathered and are cheering in support of the Istanbul mayor, who appeared before black squads for the first time today after being arrested on terrorism charges.

Despite the ban on gatherings, which was extended until March 27, Imamoglu's supporters are staying outside the courthouse, while the proceedings with 34 investigators and 91 defendants (including Imamoglu) are expected to last all night.

Police forces have turned the Palace of Justice into a fortress after being reinforced with 5,000 of their colleagues from other regions of the country, to maintain peace and order.

Imamoglu, who was arrested on Wednesday for "corruption" and "supporting a terrorist organization," arrived at the Caglayan Court in Istanbul this afternoon to appear before the prosecutor, who will decide whether to extend the detention of the mayor, who is the main opponent of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The mayor of Istanbul has called the police accusations "immoral and baseless," according to a statement released today by the Turkish city's municipality.

Meanwhile, the Istanbul Stock Exchange index fell more than 16.5% this week, a decline not seen since 2008, according to analysts.

The mayor says he “feels the power of millions of people” who support him. “No matter what happens, I will fight for justice and truth through legal means until the end of my life,” he declared.


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