Supreme Constitutional Court

Christodoulides , ‘tried to prevent’ case against auditor-general

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Christodoulides , ‘tried to prevent’ case against auditor-general

President Nikos Christodoulides attempted to prevent a case being filed for the removal of Auditor-General Odysseas Michaelides, but his efforts were unsuccessful. Odysseas Michaelides has until May 17 to object to the case brought to the Supreme Constitutional Court to have him removed from his role. Michaelides’ legal team will not contest that attorney-general George Savvides has no right to apply to have him relieved of his duty, but will make this case later during legal proceedings.

Auditor General faces dismissal bid; explosive statements anticipated

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Auditor General faces dismissal bid; explosive statements anticipated

Attorney General George Savvides has filed a bid to dismiss Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides before the Supreme Constitutional Court, citing “inappropriate behavior” including public disputes, social media activity, and handling of complaints. The application references high-profile cases and controversies, with Michaelides’ legal team planning to call prominent figures for testimony. The Attorney General claims that Michaelides’ clashes are driven by ulterior motives, causing doubts about his integrity. Michaelides’ defenders argue that his role requires expressing differing opinions and dispute allegations of misconduct.

Outlining the key players in Auditor General court case

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Outlining the key players in Auditor General court case

Three judges of the Supreme Constitutional Court, including the current president, previously participated in a case involving the dismissal of a state official for inappropriate behavior. Two lawyers of the Auditor General also have experience in a similar case, as they represented the former Attorney General. The current Deputy Attorney General may be a witness in the process, as one of the issues raised concerns a complaint against him. Two large law firms will represent the Attorney General in the legal battle, one of which has ties to a former judge who prepared a report on the state official in the previous case.