Panousis: Tsipras removed me from my position to protect me because he knew

Former citizens protection minister Giannis Panousis met with Supreme Court Prosecutor Efterpi Koutzamani today to state the names of those who had reportedly threatened his life.

Exiting the Supreme Court he told reporters that he listened to Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras’s advice to go to court and solve these issues.

“Alexis Tsipras honored me twice, one when he included me in the governmental scheme, and one when he removed me from my position to protect me,” Mr. Panousis said reiterating that Prime Minister was aware of the accusations about persons inside SYRIZA and he chose to address to the Justice.

“I listened to the advice of Prime Minister who believes that for such issues we must rely on Justice. We should not cover up these issues.”Mr. Panousis said.