Dialogos

The Collusion of Cover-Up

Published March 21, 2026, 10:02
The Collusion of Cover-Up

The article focuses on criticism directed towards the Christodoulides government and specific parties (DISY, DIKO, ELAM) for their decision to block an AKEL resolution concerning transparency in corruption and entanglement cases. The author argues that the government and these parties are choosing cover-up over transparency, thus protecting the government from scrutiny. The “President’s Shadow Cash Machine” scandal is cited as evidence of a systemic problem, where companies receiving state contracts also appear as donors. The refusal to provide answers and the attempt to “solve” the problem by closing the Fund instead of disclosing donors are strongly criticized. The author emphasizes the importance of parliamentary oversight and condemns the stance of the parties that chose not to exercise it, making them part of the problem. This collusion is seen as a shield protecting power rather than an effort towards accountability and transparency.