Appeal by Imamoglu to Cancel His Diploma Rejected

The 5th Administrative Court of Istanbul unanimously rejected the appeal of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, who was suspended from office, against the University of Istanbul's decision to revoke his university diploma. The appeal, filed on May 6, 2025, sought the suspension and cancellation of the decision, but the court ruled that the conditions for suspension were not met. The University of Istanbul's decision to cancel Imamoglu's transfer, graduation, and diploma was made on March 18, 2025. The case concerns a dispute over the validity of his academic qualifications, which has caused political controversy in Turkey.