

She also questioned the clarity of the auditor-general’s report, which she said, left room for interpretation and which was used by the interior ministry to this effect, which she said was a clear conflict of interest. I keep my expectations low knowing the facts and who is involved,” Charalambidou said. There should be accountability exemplary punishment.

The way in which the programme was implemented, or rather exploited, by the present government is, in every respect, disgraceful. Opposition Akel MP Irini Charalambidou demanded accountability, punishment and justice, but said she was doubtful that anyone would be held accountable for the scandal. “I reject the comment of the minister of the interior that there is any connection between the timing of the publication of the report and the presidential elections and I want to remind the minister of the interior that the only reason the report is being released now and not earlier is the fact that for many months the government and the ministry of the interior, in particular, hid the naturalisation files from the audit service,” Pantelides said.
