Imamoğlu made strong statements about the detained mayors. He said, "Those who detain our mayors and bureaucrats elected by the people's votes will not forget this disgrace!"

Imamoğlu stated in a social media post, "You will pay for your actions that lack conscience, morality, and law sooner or later in front of justice!"

He also said, "These events have surpassed our parties and political ideals. The process now concerns our nation. It is time to raise our voices!"

Imamoğlu called for unity, stating, "Our nation is great. Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation!"