The War of Words Between Meral Akşener and Ekrem İmamoğlu – Latest News from Turkey
The recent decision by the İYİ Party to enter the local elections alone has sparked a series of resignations within the party, prompting a response from party Chairman Meral Akşener. In a statement given in Uşak, Akşener addressed the resignations and criticized the negotiations held with the CHP by İbrahim Özkan, a deputy chairman who resigned from the party. Akşener described the resignations as an institutional attack and declared it as a declaration of war, stating that she is prepared to face it.
The response from Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu came swiftly, with İmamoğlu accusing the İYİ Party of deceiving and provoking their friends against them. İmamoğlu emphasized the unity of the Istanbul Alliance and vowed to reach out to those who may have been left behind, stating that their hand will never retreat and those who choose not to hold it are at their own discretion.
The exchange between the İYİ Party and the Istanbul Alliance highlights the current political tensions and power struggles within Turkish politics, signaling a potentially challenging road ahead for both parties as they navigate the upcoming local elections.
