President Erdogan becomes Turkey’s new dictator, puts opposition leaders…., ready to change…

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has already been jailed by Erdogan in March this year on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group.

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Published: June 2, 2025, 9:07 AM IST

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Ankara: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is trying to eliminate the opposition and is emerging as the new dictator of the country. As per reports, at the behest of Erdogan, Turkish authorities have detained several members of the opposition party in Istanbul. Several raids were conducted on opposition-run municipalities. According to Turkish media, these raids are part of legal action against the opposition. However, this is being seen as a retaliatory action against the opposition.

Erdogan’s Biggest Rival Is Already In Jail

Notably, Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu has already been jailed by Erdogan in March this year on charges of corruption and aiding a terrorist group. He is also the Turkish President’s political rival and was ahead of him in some polls. The arrest of Ekrem, from the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), sparked widespread protests and economic turmoil. The action also put allegations on government influence on judiciary system.

However, the Turkish government has denied this and said that the country’s judiciary is independent.

Erdogan Working Against Democracy

Critics, including Western nations, human rights organisations, and the CHP, contend that the actions against Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoglu are undemocratic and intended to hinder the opposition’s electoral chances. İmamoglu and the CHP maintain a lack of concrete evidence supporting the charges. Recent polls indicate increased public support for İmamoglu following the arrests, strengthening his lead over President Erdoğan and solidifying his position as a likely key opponent in the 2028 presidential election.

Erdogan Is Going To Change The Constitution

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the formation of a legal team to draft a new constitution. While he claims the current constitution is outdated and influenced by the 1980 military coup, critics express concern that the proposed changes could extend his presidency beyond 2028, his current term’s end. Erdogan has held the presidency since 2014.