Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu addressed President Erdoğan during his speech in Trabzon. İmamoğlu challenged Erdoğan by holding up a turnip given to him by a citizen.

Erdoğan had previously stated that the opposition was avoiding answering allegations after an investigation was launched against the CHP-led Beşiktaş Municipality. İmamoğlu criticized this situation in a mocking tone.

İmamoğlu said, "Look Mr. President, the citizen is showing you the big turnip from the Black Sea, the big turnip… It’s here with Ekrem. The big turnip is here. It seems you have one in your bag too," responding to Erdoğan.

This incident once again highlights the colorful and dynamic nature of political competition and discussions. İmamoğlu's remarks resonated widely on social media.