CHP to hold emergency meeting: Agenda is the 'fool' trial against İmamoğlu

The CHP has decided to hold an emergency meeting following the trial in which Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is being tried on charges of calling Supreme Election Council members 'fools'. The CHP will convene tomorrow amid claims that İmamoğlu's sentence may be finalized.

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CHP to hold emergency meeting: Agenda is the 'fool' trial against İmamoğlu

Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu is being tried on charges of calling Supreme Election Council (YSK) members 'fools'.

The case is being closely watched as it could have consequences that deeply affect İmamoğlu's political career.

In the first stage of the trial held at the Istanbul Anadolu 7th Criminal Court of First Instance, İmamoğlu was sentenced to 2 years, 7 months, and 15 days in prison, along with a political ban. The case, which has been ongoing at the Court of Appeal for the last two years, could soon be concluded and moved to the Court of Cassation.

CHP DECIDES ON EMERGENCY MEETING

Journalist İsmail Küçükkaya announced on his program on Halk TV that the Republican People's Party (CHP) has decided to hold an emergency meeting regarding Ekrem İmamoğlu's trial. The CHP leadership took action following claims that İmamoğlu would receive a political ban and a prison sentence.

MEETING TOMORROW AT 13.30

The CHP will meet tomorrow at 13.30 to discuss İmamoğlu's trial. The meeting will be attended by prominent party figures Gül Çiftçi, Burhanettin Bulut, Ensar Aytekin, Gökhan Zeybek, and Gökhan Günaydın. Additionally, Ekrem İmamoğlu's lawyers will share the latest developments regarding the case with party members.

WHAT HAPPENED?

A lawsuit was filed against IMM Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on charges of insulting Supreme Election Council (YSK) members following his response to Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu after the March 31, 2019 elections were canceled by the YSK.

İmamoğlu had responded to a journalist's question regarding a speech by Minister of Interior Süleyman Soylu, in which Soylu had said without naming him, “I am telling the fool who goes to Europe and complains about Turkey. This nation will make you pay the price for this.” İmamoğlu had said, “When we look at those who canceled the election on March 31 and where we stand in the eyes of the world and Europe, and at what happened and what ended, those who canceled the election on March 31 are indeed fools. Let him focus on that first.” Following this, Sadi Güven, the then-head of the YSK, filed a complaint alleging that he and the serving board members had been insulted.

Upon the complaint, a lawsuit was filed against İmamoğlu, and he was sentenced to 2 years, 7 months, and 15 days in prison, along with a political ban.

News Source: 12punto