Imamoğlu made striking statements following the appellate court decision. He said, "They are afraid, they will be afraid, let them be afraid. The will of the people will prevail."

The Mayor of Istanbul and the CHP's presidential candidate, Ekrem Imamoğlu, was sentenced to 2 years and 7 months in prison in the case known as the "Fool Case". The appellate court confirmed the sentence as 1 year and 7 months.

Imamoğlu emphasized love and justice in his message commemorating Hacı Bektaş Veli, stating, "Let them turn, but I will not turn from my path."

In a social media post, Imamoğlu stated, "Law cannot be used as a tool to design politics." These statements have resonated significantly in the political arena.

Imamoğlu's political ban and prison sentence may be upheld by the Supreme Court. This situation could significantly affect the CHP's presidential candidate.