After the February tragedy, the Istanbul municipality headed by Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, a prominent figure in the opposition to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, earmarked for demolition 318 buildings housing over 10,000 people.

Source: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1812975/6-months-after-a-devastating-earthquake-turkeys-preparedness-is-still-uncertain

Akşener argued that Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu and Ankara Mayor Mansur Yavaş, who garnered stronger poll support, were more suitable candidates, but she later rejoined the alliance after the mayors were nominated as vice-presidential candidates.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/iyi-party-to-contest-local-elections-independently-185815

Ekrem Sahinbey Polat and Battal Koc were crossing the roadway in front of 755 Horseblock Road, when they were struck by a vehicle that fled the scene northwest on Horseblock Road, at approximately 11:20 p.m.

Source: https://tbrnewsmedia.com/two-pedestrians-killed-in-hit-and-run-crash-in-farmingville/

In the meantime, Kılıçdaroğlu, in an address at a ceremony held by Esenyurt Municipality in Istanbul, voiced once again his support to Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, who is at risk of losing his job because of an ongoing court case.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/chp-leader-vows-to-lower-alcohol-tax-if-he-comes-to-power-179984

Istanbul and Ankara mayors Ekrem İmamoğlu and Mansur Yavaş were also present at the meeting.

Source: https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/kilicdaroglu-vows-to-win-a-possible-runoff-election-183156

Running against Erdoğan’s handpicked candidate for mayor of Istanbul was Ekrem İmamoğlu, a likable man who could pray at a mosque, go to a rock concert, and give a political speech on the same day.

Source: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/05/15/turkeys-earthquake-election