Imamoğlu's political future is a major point of interest in Turkey's political dynamics.

From the perspective of the AKP, Imamoğlu may symbolize a controllable transformation possibility. In the post-Erdoğan era, actors suitable for a controlled transition will be sought instead of polarization. Imamoğlu could be a candidate for this role with his symbolic closeness to right-conservative voters and pragmatic management style.

However, the main question is whether Imamoğlu is a CHP member or a new 'center-right' figure born within the CHP. This question encompasses much more than party loyalty.

Imamoğlu is at a crossroads: Will history write him as a 'transition figure' or as the founder of a new paradigm?

If the CHP cannot transform its identity from within to construct a new political imagination, this may result in him becoming one of the controlled leaders of the post-AKP era.