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Jailed Istanbul Mayor Is Ready to Back Others Against Erdogan

Summary by Bloomberg
In exclusive comments, Ekrem Imamoglu said he still hopes to run for president — but he signals he expects a long legal battle.

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Ekrem İmamoğlu responded to questions from international publication Bloomberg. İmamoğlu said he was prepared to support another candidate if he were prevented from running for office.

Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was arrested as part of the corruption investigation into the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, stated that he could support an "alternative candidate" if he is not able to run.

·Beyoğlu, Türkiye
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İmamoğlu will support another candidate if he cannot run: If my candidacy is blocked, another name will come forward and continue our vision with the same determination.

·Türkiye
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Detained Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu said in an interview with Bloomberg that he might support another candidate if his candidacy is blocked. Addressing Washington, Berlin, London, and other capitals, İmamoğlu accused these countries of silence.

·Türkiye
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Bloomberg broke the news in United States on Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
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