MHP leader Devlet Bahçeli made his first public appearance after 66 days following heart valve surgery, visiting Alparslan Türkeş's grave on the 28th anniversary of his death. Erdoğan announced he had spoken with Bahçeli by phone, signaling political continuity amid boycott tensions.
The "terror" narrative surrounding İmamoğlu's detention expanded, with new witnesses claiming "irregular tenders and commission-taking" at İBB. Mahir Polat, detained İBB Secretary General, was transferred to hospital for examination as his lawyer claimed "enemy law" was being applied.
CHP leader Özel invited former leaders to the upcoming party congress, while Antalya Mayor Ümit Uysal emerged as his challenger in the leadership race. The opposition's April 2 boycott continued to reverberate, with Erdoğan dismissing it during post-Friday prayer remarks.
In legal news, newspapers reported the unusual case of an 80-year-old grandmother sentenced to 4 years in prison after her slipper was classified as a "weapon."