Odysseas Michaelides responds to Nikos Anastasiades regarding the brotherhood of the unsuitable

On April 23, 2026, Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides posted a response on social media to remarks made by former President of Cyprus Nikos Anastasiades. During comments regarding the 'Santi' case and the 'Rosicrucians' brotherhood, Anastasiades had referred to a 'brotherhood of the unsuitable,' a term he used to describe those promoting allegations against him, including those originating from journalist Makarios Drousiotis. Michaelides ironically declared himself a member of this 'brotherhood,' stating that he considers it a life principle not to submit to the demands of those involved in corruption. He further characterized the alleged 'Lodge of the Corrupt' and the 'Brotherhood of the Spineless' as entities to which he would never belong. Anastasiades had previously argued that this group is undermining the state by adopting unsubstantiated claims. The exchange highlights the ongoing political tensions in Cyprus concerning institutional integrity and allegations of corruption. Both parties continue to trade accusations regarding the motivation and validity of public statements made by their counterparts.