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AKEL Calls for Resignation of Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General Amid Threat Allegations

Published February 19, 2026, 14:01
AKEL Calls for Resignation of Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General Amid Threat Allegations

AKEL is directly calling for the resignation of the Attorney General and Deputy Attorney General following the announcement of a threat against a witness in a recent case. The party expresses strong concerns about the rule of law and the functioning of the justice system, arguing that the Prosecution Service must provide clear answers regarding its actions to protect the witness and investigate the threat. AKEL emphasizes the need for a full investigation and accountability, linking the case to the “golden passports” scandal and demanding punishment for all involved, including the former President of the Republic. It also criticizes the choice of the two Attorneys General to make public statements through officials of the Service, instead of taking personal political and institutional responsibility. The party refers to decisions of the European Court of Human Rights condemning the Republic of Cyprus due to the handling of cases by the Legal Service. Additionally, it points out a conflict of interest, as both Attorneys General had served as ministers in a previous government, during which cases such as the “golden passports” were pending. AKEL believes that the resignation of the two officials should have already occurred, reopening the discussion on the institutional functioning and accountability at the top of the Legal Service.