During an interview with SKAI on Friday morning (10/10), the New Democracy MP and former Minister of Rural Development, Makis Voridishe referred extensively to former OPECEPE President Gregory Varra, stressing that he “made a very important person” and stressing that “the OPECEPE exam highlights the complexity of things”.
Mr. Voridis said: “When I am called to the exam, I will say why Mr Varas was fired.” At the same time, he noted that “the competition announced on my ministry was involved in two companies, which increased the competition”.
Answering a question About the categories that Mr Varra attributes to him, Makis Voridis noted: “We must prove that we are not elephants.” He also explained that “there were reactions from Neuropublic, the company I was supposed to represent”, adding that “the resignation of War was in 2020, and his complaints came four years later, in 2024”.
It is recalled that Grigoris Varra has argued that then Minister of Rural Development, Makis Voridis, He called for his removal from OPEKEPE in order to – as he claims – to continue “illegal practices” within the organization.
The comment on the absence of Samarra from Stylianidis event
Makis Voridis commented Also the absence of former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras From the presentation of Euripides Stylianidis’ book, which took place on Wednesday night (8/10). “I can’t comment on the Samaritan choice for the reason he didn’t attend the event,” he said.
Citing The possibility of Mr Samaras’ return to New Democracy, Mr. Voridis expressed his support in any attempt to converge, noting:
‘The more They support government policies, the better. “ When asked if he considers possible a political stream that will follow Antonis Samaras in the event of a new party, the MP replied that “he does not think the government’s right agenda leaves room for it.”
Voridis for possible return Tsipras: “Redistribution of forces on the Left”
Finally, In Alexis Tsipras’ return scenario In active politics, Makis Voridis estimated that it was “just a redistribution of forces on the left”, with no substantial impact on the political scene.