President Nikos Christodoulides denies all accusations. He says his election campaign finances were proper. He invites anyone with proof of bribery to show it to the state. These strong denials come after a video appeared online. The video has caused problems for the President's government. It also affects their work to get foreign money.
The issue became bigger on Friday. The video started spreading online. It shows possible problems with campaign money rules. President Christodoulides said, "I will not let anyone accuse me of corruption." He asked people with proof of corruption to give it to the state. He wants to be transparent.
The Presidential Palace quickly rejected the claims. The Government Spokesman said they are not true. The President’s Press Office Director also spoke about it. He believes in the President's honesty. He is sure the truth will be clear.
He also explained the government's work with investors. He said there were no wrong relationships with business people mentioned. He explained how they help foreign investments. A special centre helps speed up big projects. This helps the country's economy grow.
President Christodoulides wants to improve Cyprus's economy. He recently visited the United States. He secured important investments there. This shows his government's success abroad. Companies investing in Cyprus must also help the country. They should support areas like health and defence.
The opposition party, AKEL, has concerns. This has increased focus on the President's campaign money. The government still wants to grow the economy. They point to recent investment successes. More news is expected as the state may investigate.