Imamoglu

Ekrem Imamoglu is a Turkish politician who currently serves as the Mayor of Istanbul. He was first elected as mayor in March 2019 as the candidate for the Republican People's Party (CHP). His election was initially annulled due to irregularities, leading to a re-run of the election in June 2019, which he won with a significantly larger margin. Imamoglu's political career began in local politics, serving as the Mayor of the Beylikdüzü district of Istanbul from 2014 to 2019. Before entering politics, he had a career in the private sector, primarily in the construction and real estate industries. His mayoral platform has focused on issues such as improving public transportation, addressing urban sprawl, and increasing green spaces within the city. Imamoglu has been a prominent figure in Turkish opposition politics, often seen as a potential challenger to the current national government. His political style is generally characterized as moderate and inclusive.