CHP Chairman Özgür Özel made significant statements regarding the detention of Ekrem İmamoğlu.

Özel stated on social media, "Using power to decide for the people, to replace the will of the people, or to obstruct it is a coup."

Özel added, "We are facing a coup attempt against our next president. The real power is the people, and in the end, the people will win."

Following İmamoğlu's detention, reactions from the CHP continue to grow. Özel stated, "We will not surrender. In the end, what the people say will prevail, and Turkey will win."