Is the Turkish President’s accounts Recep Tayyip Erdogan won’t come out curves? After the arrest of Ekrem Imamoglumayor of Istanbul and presidential candidate from Opposition Republican People’s Partypeople came out on the streets – not just in Istanbul. Among them is the wife of Imamoglu – Dilek. In her speeches during the demonstrations, she addresses directly to the president: « He will win you, you will lose! Injustice against Ekrem touches every conscience. »
Dilek Imamoglu: The woman who rebels against Erdogan
However, it seems that her husband seems to be a loser Ekrem Imamoglu who is in custody And he can no longer fulfill his obligations as mayor of Istanbul. Will his wife continue his political work now? And who is the woman who in Turkey Is it already considered a political icon?
The causes of dilek Imamoglu
Dilek Imamoglu was born in 1974 in the Turkish port city of Trabzon. She meets her husband in Istanbul, and in 1995, when she is 21, she married the charismatic Ekrem Imamoglu. Three children are born.
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Dilek Imamoglu with his son Mehmet Selim.
The passion for politics has always been characteristic of the family. Dilek Imamoglu is concerned with women’s problems and minority discrimination both at volunteer and at an academic level. In her master’s thesis at the Department of Public Administration at Kadir Hass University in Istanbul, she describes the « glass ceiling » syndrome – the invisible barriers that prevent women and minorities from reaching leadership positions.
Following the victory of her husband in the Istanbul local elections in 2019, Dilek Imamoglu is primarily committed to the rights of people with disabilities. One example: spends all day in Istanbul’s tour In a wheelchair to illuminate the difficulties that people with disabilities face.
« She’s very strong »
Mostly women and young people interpret Dilek Imamoglu on the political scene as a manifestation of courage and unwavering belief in democracy. Many of her supporters are convinced that Dilek is capable of continuing her husband’s political work.
« She is very strong and has to run against Erdogan. We support her – we stand behind her and behind Ekrem Imamoglu« Say women who listen to her during a demonstration at Sarachhane Square in Istanbul.
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In Turkey, she enjoys great popularity: the wife of Ekrem Imamoglu.
The next election in Turkey is actually far away – they have to be held in 2028. But both the government and the opposition obviously have good reasons to rely on early elections. Because if the date is shifted forward,Erdogan could run outagainS According to the Turkish constitution, it will not be able to do so on the regular date in 2028. This rule can only be canceled by changing the constitution, which requires a two -thirds majority in the Turkish Parliament. And as for the opposition Republican People’s Party – in view of the current crisis, it would definitely win from recent elections.
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Ekrem Imamoglu
« Dilek is the backbone of our family »
The demonstrators of Sarachhane Square are thirsty for the messages of Dilek Imamoglu. Every time she takes the stage, the majority applauds her violently. And the fact that she not only supports her husband, but also includes important social messages in her speeches, increases her popularity further.
« Dilek Imamoglu’s decisive behavior is an example of imitation for all women and inspiration for resistance. She shows how steadfast her position against tyranny is, » a participant in the protests tells the DV. « If an alternative candidate of the Republican People’s Party has to be raised, it should be a dilemamia, » another woman adds. And in an interview with « Jumchurian TV, » her husband Ekrem had described Dilek Imamoglu as follows: « Dilek is the backbone of our family. She is not only my wife but also my biggest supporter. »
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