AKEL C.C. on upcoming local government elections
AKEL C.C. Press Office, 10th July 2016, Nicosia
The Central Committee of AKEL in its plenary yesterday discussed the local government elections to be held next December.
The plenary of the C.C. of AKEL discussed and decided the Party’s goals, as well as AKEL’s general political and organizational framework of action on the local government elections. In addition, timetables for the preparation of AKEL’s election candidate lists were set which, according to the Party’s Statutes and rules of functioning, are formed with the active participation of its local party base organizations.
Local Self-government is principally a popular democratic institution serving citizens and communities. Over time, it has contributed greatly towards improving people’s quality of life. Its contribution is undisputable.
The fact that the institution of local government is today at a critical turning point is also undeniable. To continue to respond to Local communities’ current challenges and demands, local self-government must be reformed so as to get rid of the inaptness that plague it.
AKEL, whose role historically is extremely important for the successful realization and upgrading of local government, has very clear views on the reform of local government so that it can be modernized and properly organized so as to be able to respond adequately to contemporary demands.
Based on its great historical contribution to Local Government, its long-standing important intervention to the benefit of people’s interests and local communities, AKEL will seek in the upcoming local and municipal elections to continue to have a strong presence. The C.C. of AKEL is convinced that through hard and consistent work this goal can be realized.
The strong presence of AKEL in Local Government is a guarantee for the further strengthening of the institution which can meet the legitimate needs of local communities.
