Ekrem Imamoglu Qualifies As CHP Presidential Candidate For Turkey's 2028 Elections

ANKARA, TURKEY - FEBRUARY 27: Republican People's Party's (CHP) leader Ozgur Ozel addresses his party members and parliamentarians during 2028 presidential candidate election meeting on February 27, 2025 in Ankara, Turkey. Imamoglu aims to secure the votes and open support of 1 million out of the 1.6 million members of his party, the CHP. In order for Imamoglu's candidacy to become official, he will be formally nominated with the signatures of CHP deputies after the election calendar is officially announced by authorities. Recent surveys suggest that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu is ahead of President Erdogan in a potential 2028 race, with the ongoing economic crisis influencing public opinion on February 27, 2025 in Ankara, Turkey. (Photo by Serdar Ozsoy/Getty Images)