Waiting for the Special Investigator... - ALMA President Criticizes Handling of Video Scandal

The president of ALMA, Odysseus Michaelides, strongly criticizes the handling of the video scandal. He believes the investigation should have been undertaken by the independent Anti-Corruption Authority, given the seriousness of the case and the involvement of the President. Instead, the government proceeded with the appointment of a special investigator, a move he characterizes as a "deception of the people". Michaelides emphasizes that the Anti-Corruption Authority is the most competent for cases of "lobbying and corruption", and bypassing it is "provocative". According to ALMA, the video represents the tip of the iceberg in relation to cases involving the President. This criticism follows the publication of the video and its consequences on the political scene. ALMA insists that the independent Authority could have ensured a more transparent and reliable investigation of the case. Overall, ALMA's position is that the government is trying to downplay the seriousness of the scandal and avoid scrutiny by an independent body, opting for a special investigator appointment that is considered less effective and transparent.