Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, has blocked access to the presidential candidacy account of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu within Turkey. The action follows a court order issued in Turkey, citing concerns for national security and public order. X disclosed the compliance with the order but stated it is legally challenging the directive. The account in question, belonging to the jailed Mayor Imamoglu, had approximately 225,700 followers. The court order, shared by X, provided the justification for restricting access to the account. This move raises concerns about freedom of speech and political campaigning ahead of elections in Turkey.