Member of ‘Servant of the People’ Party announces departure from faction over controversial NABU and SAP law vote
A political crisis has unfolded in the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, highlighting ongoing tensions within the local political landscape.
Dmitro Kostiuk, a Member of Parliament from the 'Servant of the People' party, unexpectedly announced his decision to leave the faction during the plenary session on July 31.
This occurred amid an important vote on draft law №12414, which concerns reforms of anti-corruption agencies, specifically NABU and SAP.
Kostiuk explained that he opposes the law because it effectively undermines the independence of these key institutions, which are vital for maintaining the fight against corruption in the country.
Leaving the faction, the parliamentarian emphasized that his personal stance on this issue diverges from the official position of the faction, and he cannot support legislation that has potentially destructive effects on the existing anti-corruption system.
The move has sparked comments from opposition figures and raised questions about the internal unity of the 'Servant of the People' faction, as dissatisfaction grows over perceived coordinated actions undermining current anti-corruption mechanisms.
Analysts interpret this case as a manifestation of internal conflicts within the faction and a signal that individual deputies, despite the ruling vertical, are beginning to act according to their own convictions on vital issues of national security and reform.
Kostiuk's decision has become an important indicator of increasing political independence in the Verkhovna Rada and underscores that the struggle for the independence of anti-corruption bodies remains a central topic in internal political debates.