The decision regarding Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu's 'ahmak case' has been confirmed. He received a two-year and seven-month prison sentence along with a political ban.

The Court of Appeals did not accept the appeal made by İmamoğlu's lawyer, Kemal Polat. İmamoğlu has been in custody since March 23.

This case is publicly known as the 'ahmak case'. İmamoğlu's response to former Interior Minister Süleyman Soylu drew significant attention.

The political ban imposed on İmamoğlu has reignited political debates in Turkey. How will this affect local governance in Istanbul?

İmamoğlu's lawyer announced that they will appeal the decision. How will this process impact the political climate in Turkey?