Istanbul Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu made significant statements regarding justice and conscience. He summarized the situation by saying, "We are not being tried, we are being punished directly!"

İmamoğlu stated in his social media announcement, "Dear nation, conscience is struggling! Morality is struggling! Justice is struggling!" He emphasized the importance of justice with these words.

İmamoğlu pointed out that his imprisoned colleagues are also being threatened, saying, "Imprisoned friends are being threatened by judicial officials. They are being threatened with their families, jobs, and lives,".

He added, "This oppression is not only against us but against the common mind, conscience, and future of this country," highlighting the injustices faced.

Finally, İmamoğlu stated, "I am not alone in this struggle. The will of millions of our nation is behind me," calling for support.