Ekrem İmamoğlu and CHP Istanbul Chair Özgür Çelik addressed recent political developments. They made significant statements regarding arrests and political pressures.

Özgür Çelik claimed on social media that arrests are being used as a tool of political pressure. He stated, "Handcuffs and prisons are not for those who oppose injustice, but for criminals."

İmamoğlu emphasized the importance of democracy and justice for Istanbul's future. He stated, "We reject these unlawful practices. Our citizens must be released immediately."

The CHP Istanbul Chair pointed out that arrests are being used as a method to silence the opposition. He expressed that this situation harms democracy.

Finally, he highlighted the pressure on the CHP's Istanbul headquarters, stating, "We will protect our people's house."