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AKEL's Harsh Words on Divorce with Irene Charalambidou: Demands Seat Back – "Unethical and Offensive Attitude"

Published February 10, 2026, 09:27
AKEL's Harsh Words on Divorce with Irene Charalambidou: Demands Seat Back – "Unethical and Offensive Attitude"

AKEL issued a sharp statement regarding its split with Irene Charalambidou, accusing her of unethical and offensive behavior. The party argues that Charalambidou was using AKEL as a 'vehicle' for her personal ambitions and demands the return of her parliamentary seat. AKEL states that it has a limit of three terms for its MPs since 1991, which has been reduced to two terms, and that it had proposed to Charalambidou to lead an Observatory for collusion and corruption. However, Charalambidou rejected the proposal and left open the possibility of running in the next elections with another party. AKEL considers Charalambidou's behavior unethical and offensive to its voters and emphasizes that it does not offer opportunities for 'careers' or 'flags of convenience.' It stresses that politics should be based on principles and not on personal ambitions. The announcement concludes by reiterating that the seats belong to the parties and that Charalambidou owes it to AKEL to return the seat, given her unethical behavior.