AKEL party criticizes Nicos Anastasiades and Nikos Christodoulides ahead of Sunday elections

AKEL party spokesperson Giorgos Koukoumas issued a formal statement criticizing former President Nicos Anastasiades and incumbent President Nikos Christodoulides. Koukoumas accused both leaders of attempting to influence voters ahead of the upcoming elections this Sunday. He alleged that their recent public interventions are intended to frame the election outcome as a validation of their past policies rather than addressing public grievances. The AKEL representative specifically referenced controversies involving corruption and banking sectors under their tenure. Furthermore, Koukoumas claimed that these political figures are targeting AKEL because it serves as the primary opposition force representing progress and democracy. He concluded by urging citizens to vote for the AKEL-Left-Social Alliance coalition to challenge the current administration's agenda. The statement frames the upcoming Sunday vote as a critical moment for potential political change in the country.