Metin Külünk reacts to İmamoğlu's court footage: A 'fake hero' outburst
The footage of Ekrem İmamoğlu from yesterday's diploma cancellation hearing has irked former AKP deputy Metin Külünk. Külünk argued that the courtroom was turned into a stage for a political show and claimed that an attempt is being made to portray İmamoğlu as a "fake hero."
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As the diploma cancellation case of CHP presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu washeard yesterday, the events that tookplace in the courtroom disturbed former AKP deputy Metin Külünk.He expressed his discomfort.
On March 19, at the Istanbul MetropolitanMunicipality (İBB), theFollowing the operations carried out againsthim, the footage of İmamoğlu in the case, who was arrested,specifically the way he was greeted with applauseand slogans, was criticizedharshly byKülünk.
KÜLÜNK: "STHE COURTROOMIS BEINGTURNED INTOA STAGEFORPOLITICAL THEATER"
KKülünk, on his X account, in a post he madestated that although İmamoğlu should be in court as "a person who must be present in the capacity of a defendant," he "acted as if he were at a rally," and that courtrooms have been turned into a politicaldemonstrationareaandtransformed.wanted to be portrayedhe said.Külünk emphasized that one should be cautious regarding therelease of this footage to the public.
"THEY ARE TRYING TO CREATE AFAKE HERO"
KKülünk, in his post, used the following expressions:
“There is a clear picture: They are trying to create a fake hero and are tryiare trying. Certain circles or a hidden hand are attempting to create a narrative of a 'Zelensky-like İmamoğlu' by using courtrooms tomanufacture victimhood. This is an attempt tomanipulate public opinion andbring Turkey'slegal system intoquestion in theinternational arena.”
KÜLÜNK'S CALL TO THEMINISTRY OF JUSTICEAPPEAL
The former AKP deputy also addressed the Ministry of Justice. Külünk stated that necessary measures should be taken to preventcourts from turning intovenues for political propaganda.stating that it should be addressed, he said the following:“We believe the Ministry of Justice needs to intervene.
When the judiciary remains in the shadow of political shows,both the scales of justice are damaged and public orderis harmed.”WHAT HAPPENEDEkrem İmamoğlu appeared in court regarding the case concerning his diploma.
The images from the hearing sparked significant debate.WHAT?
On March 19, at the IMM, within the scope of 'corruption' allegations, IMM President and CHP presidential candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu wastaken intocustody and arrested. Yesterday, İmamoğlu's diploma cancellation casewas seen. It was notable that İmamoğlu was greeted with applause and slogans from attendees as he entered the courtroom. Thefootage of İmamoğlubecame a trending topic on social media.İmamoğlu's diploma case has been adjourned until October 20.