Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu made significant statements via social media on his second day in custody. İmamoğlu criticized President Erdoğan, stating, 'Everyone involved is corrupt.'

In his statement, İmamoğlu said, 'While you have countless stains that you cannot account for in this path you took with a ring, you covet my existence.' These words have resonated strongly in the political arena.

İmamoğlu also called on judicial officials, saying, 'I trust the honorable Turkish Judiciary. You cannot remain silent.' This call has reignited discussions about judicial independence.

İmamoğlu stated, 'These events have surpassed our parties and political ideals. The process now concerns our nation.' He called for unity among the people.

Finally, İmamoğlu emphasized, 'Sovereignty unconditionally belongs to the nation,' highlighting the power of the public. His words were met with enthusiasm from supporters.