As political tensions escalate in Turkey, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces five prominent rivals whose popularity could challenge his position.
According to recent reports and polls, these politicians include:
1.Ekrem Imamoglu, the former mayor of Istanbul, is known as Erdogan’s most serious rival with his electoral victories and widespread popular support.
2. Ozgur Ozel, leader of the Republican People’s Party (CHP), who has strengthened his position by harshly criticizing Erdogan and organizing rallies.
3.Ankara Mayor Mansur Yuvaş, who enjoys high popularity due to his successful management of the capital, has been shown to be a strong contender in opinion polls.
4.Osman Kavala, a civil activist and imprisoned businessman who is popular among intellectuals for his human rights activities and as a symbol of resistance to political repression.
5. Selahattin Demirtas, former leader of the Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP), who, despite being imprisoned, still has strong support from the Kurdish community and other groups.
