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Irini vs. AKEL: From 'Silence You' to 'Give Back the Seat' - The Value of a Fighting Politician

Published February 12, 2026, 09:20
Irini vs. AKEL: From 'Silence You' to 'Give Back the Seat' - The Value of a Fighting Politician

The article refers to the recent dispute between Irini Charalambidou and AKEL, emphasizing that the party's decision to exclude her is not due to a lack of ethics on the MP's side, but to the party's fear of her independence and militancy. The author emphasizes that Ms. Charalambidou was an MP who did not hesitate to express her opinion and resist decisions she considered wrong, as in the case of the Cooperative control. The article criticizes AKEL's tactic of presenting Ms. Charalambidou as 'unethical' and demanding the return of her seat, given that she was not a member of the party but a collaborating MP. In addition, it refers to the incident with Andros Kyprianou's 'Silence You' as an example of the party's attempt to silence those who disagree with its decisions. The author argues that Ms. Charalambidou was a fighting politician who was not afraid to confront wrongdoing and defend the public interest. AKEL's decision to exclude her is an attempt to belittle her and discourage her from continuing her struggle.

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