Ekrem İmamoğlu addresses the youth

A call directed at young people has been published by the Presidential Candidate Office account of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor and Presidential Candidate Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is currently detained in Silivri. In the post, young people were invited to join the YENİ Party and become founding members.

The post, shared with the note, "The YENİ Party invites you, the youth. Come and join this march!", emphasized that young people should be actively involved in political processes. The campaign highlighted the slogan, "They cannot break the chain of arms locked together, LOCK TOGETHER!"

Addressing the youth, the statement noted that feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, and being forgotten would be left behind, while emphasizing equal opportunity, the ability to compete globally, and new-generation politics.

The YENİ Party invites you, the youth.
Come and join this march!https://t.co/dGBhRtVAY5 pic.twitter.com/jKRUAAUqzC

— Cumhurbaşkanlığı Aday Ofisi (@CA_iletisim) August 22, 2026

The text, which referenced local government experience, recalled opportunities for scholarships, dormitories, and employment. The call, which addressed unemployed, working, laboring, farming, tradesperson, student, and entrepreneurial youth, used the phrases, "Bring your excitement, your enthusiasm, your intelligence, and your talents to power. Come and become a founding member of the YENİ Party."

The post also addressed young people living in different regions of Turkey and abroad, stating, "Come and be the greatest strength of the YENİ Party. Everything will be very beautiful." The call also included a link for online applications.

News Source: 12punto