PASOK's report on OPEKEPE: The goal of the Inquiry Committee is cover-up – Criminal responsibilities for Voridis and Avgenakis
The PASOK party claims that the Inquiry Committee was not used to seek the truth, but rather as a means for the New Democracy party to prevent legal scrutiny of its former ministers.
The PASOK party has released a report criticizing the function of the Inquiry Committee regarding the OPEKEPE issue, stating it was manipulated by the ruling New Democracy party to obstruct justice. Sources from PASOK allege that the majority government rejected the possibility of criminal investigations into former ministers Voridis and Avgenakis by dismissing proposals for the establishment of a Pre-Investigative Committee in violation of constitutional norms. The committee's operations, they argue, were marred by irregularities such as extensive use of postal voting and many lawmakers' absences.
Furthermore, PASOK asserts that the lack of a valid process during this Inquiry contradicts both the Greek Constitution and parliamentary regulations, thereby undermining any legitimacy associated with the committee's outcome. The allegations include serious accusations of orchestrated cover-ups and deliberate bypassing of judicial accountability aimed at protecting implicated political figures. These actions, they argue, signify a broader trend of evading legal scrutiny within Greece's political landscape.
The implications of these allegations are significant as they contribute to growing tensions between the opposition and the ruling party, highlighting issues of governance and accountability in Greek politics. No indications suggest that the ruling government will reconsider its stance; however, the opposition has voiced its commitment to pursuing legal channels in order to hold those responsible accountable. The development could also influence public opinion ahead of future elections, as trust in political institutions continues to fall.