Political dispute between AKEL and Odysseas Michaelides over Vasiliko scandal

A political conflict has emerged between the AKEL party and Odysseas Michaelides following allegations regarding the Vasiliko energy project scandal. Michaelides, who first raised the issue during a televised debate on May 8, repeated claims on May 11 that the AKEL Secretary-General is involved in the scandal. The AKEL party formally rejected these accusations as baseless and dishonest. The party asserts that it condemned the Vasiliko agreement from the outset, contrasting its position with other political actors who remained silent until the European Public Prosecutor's Office intervened. AKEL further criticized Michaelides for utilizing these allegations as part of his ongoing election campaign to position himself against perceived corruption. The party stated that such rhetoric undermines political discourse and is intended to gain electoral advantage. The dispute highlights rising tensions as the involved parties challenge each other's integrity and past actions concerning public infrastructure projects.