The Videogate scandal points to the need at shifting parliamentary balances, said AKEL General Secretary Stephanos Stephanou in an introductory speech that preceded a presentation ceremony in Nicosia for the party's 56 candidates in the May parliamentary elections.
Focusing on issues of social responsibility and indirectly firing at pertinent moves by other parties, Stephanou said that elections were not a 'transfer market' or a 'communication fiesta', but a decision of critical political importance that will decide who will call the shots in parliament and what kind of interests will be served.
'The strongest AKEL is, the strongest society is,' he added.
The AKEL General Secretary further noted that the rise of the far right was one of the 'most dangerous developments in the country' and warned that further strengthening such forces could affect government decisions and strengthen democracy.
Stephanou said that the party's ballot was made up of young individuals with varying experiences, knowledge and professional skills.
'Vote responsibly, not angrily or in disappointment,' he called on voters, bearing in mind social interest.
AKEL, he concluded, strengthens the voice of the many and shifts balances.