Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu was detained on the morning of March 19. Turkey Bar Association President Erinç Sağkan met with İmamoğlu and reported that his health is good.

İmamoğlu's detention process is seen as part of an investigation filled with violations of the right to a fair trial. The Bar Association will hold an extraordinary meeting to address this situation.

Istanbul Bar President İbrahim Kaboğlu stated that İmamoğlu's morale is high and that he feels strong. İmamoğlu sends his regards to the public.

İmamoğlu emphasized that his right to a fair trial has been violated during his detention. This situation has become a significant topic of discussion regarding the rule of law in Turkey.

The detention process has raised questions about the legal security principle in Turkey. İmamoğlu stated that he will continue to walk alongside his people during this process.