Feb 26 β€’ 10:59 UTC πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Greece Naftemporiki

KKE Report in the Inquiry Committee for OPEKEPE: Conscious Decision of ND to Avoid Investigation of Ministers' Criminal Responsibilities

The Greek Communist Party (KKE) accuses the ruling New Democracy party of deliberately avoiding accountability for ministers involved in the OPEKEPE scandal.

The KKE's report presented to the Inquiry Committee regarding the OPEKEPE scandal alleges that it bears clear indications of government misconduct under the New Democracy (ND) party. The report specifically highlights serious evidence implicating former ministers Makis Voridis and Lefteris Avgenakis in illegal activity related to breach of trust, suggesting that their actions contributed to the scandal. The KKE members who authored the report, Nikos Karathanasopoulos and Diamanto Manolakou, express their belief that the ND's formation of the Inquiry Committee was merely a strategic political move to divert attention from potential criminal accountability of its officials.

As the Inquiry Committee progressed, the KKE maintained that the initial proposal from the ND was a clear tactic to avoid thorough investigation into its ministers. According to the KKE, the ND resorted to unacceptable practices to prevent the exploration of the criminal responsibilities attributed to its ministers regarding the OPEKEPE affair. Such claims indicate a growing tension between the KKE and the ruling party, highlighting a critical environment where political accountability is challenged.

This situation raises significant implications for Greece’s political landscape as it questions the integrity of the governing party and its commitment to transparency and justice. The KKE's emphasis on the legitimacy and seriousness of the accusations points to a broader concern over corruption and accountability within the Greek government, which could resonate with the public discontent towards political elites. This ongoing inquiry could substantially influence public perception and the forthcoming electoral dynamics in Greece.

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