The Democratic Party (DIKO) expressed its disappointment with today’s decision by the Supreme Judicial Council to remove Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides.
DIKO’s statement goes on to say:
The Council’s decision is respected and should be thoroughly studied. However, beyond its legal aspects, the political consequences of this decision will be critical and decisive.
This decision constitutes a blow to the institution of the Auditor General itself, as the work demonstrated in recent years by Odysseas Michaelides has strengthened transparency, accountability, and oversight, which are essential parameters of the trust that institutions must inspire to ensure good governance and the public interest.
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