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AKEL Presents Election Slate, Criticizes Government Over Video and Ties to ELAM

Published January 24, 2026, 10:09
AKEL Presents Election Slate, Criticizes Government Over Video and Ties to ELAM

AKEL's General Secretary, Stefanos Stefanou, officially presented the party's candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections, launching a strong critique of the government. Mr. Stefanou accused the government of institutional entanglement and corruption, referring to a recent video that, he said, confirms the operation of a corrupt system with the cover of the Presidential Palace. He also expressed concern about the rise of the far-right, pointing out that AKEL had been warning about this phenomenon while others underestimated it. He emphasized that the “flirtations” of the Christodoulides government with ELAM strengthen the far-right's influence on government decisions. Mr. Stefanou underscored the importance of the parliamentary elections, stressing that they are not merely a transfer process or communication tricks, but a critical political decision that will determine which interests will be served in the Parliament. He pointed out that AKEL will fight the battle on political terms, prioritizing issues that affect the lives of citizens. In his speech, Mr. Stefanou highlighted the role of Parliament in approving legislation, parliamentary oversight, and its legislative authority.