CHP Leader Özgür Özel expressed his trust in Ekrem İmamoğlu during a rally in Mersin. Thousands gathered at the rally to show their support for İmamoğlu's fight for freedom.

Özgür Özel stated, 'I trust our presidential candidate, Ekrem İmamoğlu,' emphasizing that under İmamoğlu's leadership, peace will come to Turkey. The enthusiasm at the rally reflected the participants' support for İmamoğlu.

Özel also issued a challenge to Erdoğan, proposing a live trial. This proposal created a significant stir in the political arena and drew attention.

Regarding İmamoğlu's detention, Özel described it as an assault on Istanbul's will and stated that they would stand by İmamoğlu.