Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu made significant statements regarding the horizontal transition process. He announced the resignation of the dean who provided the 'suitable' report for his transition to Istanbul University.

Imamoğlu claimed that the resignation of the dean was due to pressure. This situation raised discussions about university management and the education system. He stated, 'They probably said, 'Handle this before March 23'.

Imamoğlu pointed out that the university administration was under pressure following the diploma inquiry conducted in 2020. This raised questions about the reliability of the education system.

Addressing the rector of Istanbul University, Imamoğlu demanded an explanation, asking, 'Who requested this report?' He emphasized his determination by stating, 'I will win this battle.'