Ekrem Imamoglu

In setback to Turkiye’s Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election

Incumbent Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu leading with a wide margin with more than 80 percent of ballot boxes counted
CHP won the municipalities of 36 of Turkiye’s 81 provinces, making inroads into many strongholds of Erdogan’s party

By AP · 01 April 2024

By Reuters · 07 March 2024