Ekrem Imamoglu, mayor of Istanbul, announced on Sunday evening his re-election at the head of Turkey's largest city. Imamoglu is more than ever the “boss” of the Turkish opposition in the aftermath of the historic setback inflicted on the presidential camp during these municipal elections.
The 52-year-old has been prosecuted by Turkish justice for suspicion of rigging a call for tenders issued at the end of 2015 when he was mayor of Beylikdüzü. The elected official rejects these accusations, but faces up to seven years in prison.