Mansur Yavaş strongly condemned the detention of Beykoz Mayor Alaattin Köseler. He emphasized the importance of the rule of law and stated that they will not back down from their fight for justice.

In his social media post, Yavaş stated, "The right to a fair and transparent trial must be applied equally to everyone. We will never back down from our struggle."

Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu also reacted to this incident, stating that the early morning raid on Köseler's home reflects personal ambition and anger.

The detention of the Beykoz Mayor has sparked discussions about democracy and justice in Turkey, highlighting the political pressures faced by the opposition.