Ecrem Imamoglu’s Powerful Message to Voters from His Walk-In Closet

In the world of politics, image matters. And it seems that Ecrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, knows the communication game well. Imamoglu chose an unconventional setting to address his fellow citizens—his walk-in closet. This meticulously organized space, with clothes arranged in color order, almost stole the show. As he spoke calmly, tying his tie and adjusting his shirt, Imamoglu prepared for what seemed like just another day at work—or perhaps an event. However, this time, he was preparing for a different kind of audience: his detractors. In a short video, Imamoglu described the situation ahead with poise. He expressed his sorrow over attempts to undermine the will of the nation, using beloved police officers as tools for ill intentions. Hundreds of officers were sent to the door of the representative of 16 million Istanbul residents. ‘We are facing great tyranny, but I want you to know that I won’t back down. I love all of you deeply, and I trust myself to my nation. Let the entire nation know that I will stand tall. I will continue to fight against this person and the mindset that uses this process as a mechanism,’ he said, clearly referring to Recep Tayyip Erdogan.