CHP appoints Nuri Aslan as the interim mayor of Istanbul
Following three rounds of voting, Aslan secured victory with 177 votes, surpassing his AKP rival, who received 125 votes.
By Ahora Qadi
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Nuri Aslan, a member of the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Council representing the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP), has been elected as the interim mayor of Istanbul. The decision followed a council vote after the suspension of Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu over corruption charges.
Council Session and Voting Process
The council session took place at the municipality's headquarters in Istanbul, presided over by the second deputy council chairman, Gökhan Gümüşdağ. Aslan competed against Zain Abidin Okul, the deputy head of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) group in the council.
Following three rounds of voting, Aslan secured victory with 177 votes, surpassing his AKP rival, who received 125 votes.
Party Dominance in the Council
The CHP holds a majority in the 314-member Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Council, with 185 seats. The AKP has 120 seats, while the Nationalist Movement Party (MHP) occupies seven seats, and the Great Unity Party (BBP) has two seats.
Imamoglu's Suspension
Turkey’s Interior Ministry announced the suspension of Ekrem Imamoglu from his duties as mayor, citing a court ruling that sentenced him to prison on corruption-related charges. Imamoglu, a prominent opposition figure, had previously faced legal challenges since assuming office in 2019.
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