CHP congress case postponed to October 21
The trial of 12 defendants, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, was postponed.
Quick Look
The case in which 12 defendants, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, were tried for alleged irregularities in the 38th Ordinary Congress of the CHP was postponed until October 21.
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Why It Matters
The history of the case dates back to the 38th Ordinary Congress held on 4-5 November 2023 and the 21st Extraordinary Congress held on 6 April 2025.
The trial of 12 defendants, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, who was suspended from his post as the Mayor of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, due to the allegation of irregularities in the 38th Ordinary Congress of the Republican People's Party (CHP), was postponed until October 21.
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The history of the case dates back to the 38th Ordinary Congress held on 4-5 November 2023 and the 21st Extraordinary Congress held on 6 April 2025.
It was claimed that the 38th Ordinary Congress was tampered with by former Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Lütfü Savaş and some delegates; A lawsuit was filed in different courts, claiming that the votes of the delegates were bought in exchange for bribes.
These cases were consolidated in the 42nd Civil Court of First Instance.
KILIÇDAROĞLU IS FOUND AS A VICTIM
12 defendants, including Ekrem İmamoğlu, Özgür Çelik, Cemil Tugay and Rıza Akpolat, are on trial in the case.
Former CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu is included as a victim in the case filed upon the criminal complaint of former Hatay Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Lütfü Savaş and some delegates.
In the case, it is requested that 12 defendants who allegedly committed the crime of voting fraud be sentenced to up to 3 years in prison.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The case will be heard again on October 21
Very likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What new evidence will be considered at the hearing?
- Will the court make its final decision on October 21?
