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AKEL Secretary General Accuses President of Covering Up Scandal

Published January 11, 2026, 13:14
AKEL Secretary General Accuses President of Covering Up Scandal

The Secretary General of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, addressed a strong letter to the President of the Republic, Nikos Christodoulides, regarding the controversial video. He accuses the President of covering up a scandal that undermines the rule of law and the institution of the Presidency. Mr. Stefanou argues that the President's stance either indicates a lack of understanding of the seriousness of the issue or tolerance of unacceptable practices. He rejects the claim of a “foreign finger” and calls on the President to take political and institutional responsibility, emphasizing that society is watching and history will record his actions. Stefanou stresses that the involvement of the President's close associates in opaque procedures undermines the prestige of the Presidency.