Averof Neophytou secured the support of 17 officials from the Democratic Alarm Party, ahead of the party’s internal process to select its candidate for the 2028 presidential election. Among those who signed the form endorsing his candidacy are DISY President Anita Dimitriou, members of the party leadership, Members of the European Parliament, and members of the party’s parliamentary group.
The list of officials is included in the documents supporting the candidacy of Averof Neophytou, who arrived at DISY’s headquarters on Pindarou Street, carrying five cardboard boxes containing more than 3,000 signatures from party members.
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The 17 officials who signed in support of Averof Neophytou’s candidacy are:
- Anita Dimitriou, Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of DISY.
- Efthymios Diplaros, Deputy President of DISY.
- Yiannis Karousos, Vice President of DISY.
- George Karoullas, Vice President of DISY and Member of Parliament for Famagusta.
- Savia Orfanidou, Vice President of DISY and Member of Parliament for Nicosia.
- Loukas Fourlas, Member of the European Parliament.
- Michalis Hatzipantelas, Member of the European Parliament.
- Dimitris Dimitriou, Member of Parliament and Parliamentary Spokesperson for DISY.
- Charalambos Petridis, Member of Parliament for Nicosia.
- Andreas Konstantinou, Member of Parliament for Nicosia.
- Dimos Georgiadis, Member of Parliament for Kyrenia.
- Prodromos Alambritis, Member of Parliament for Larnaca.
- Nikos Georgiou, Member of Parliament for Famagusta.
- Fotini Tsiridou, Member of Parliament for Limassol.
- Giorgos Karaiskakis, Member of Parliament for Limassol.
- Michalis Fellas, Member of Parliament for Limassol.
- Charalambos Pazaros, Member of Parliament for Paphos.
Support from senior party leaders and members of the parliamentary caucus is a key factor in Averof Neophytou’s effort to secure the DISY nomination, ahead of the party’s internal election on November 28.
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Upon his arrival yesterday, Thursday, at Pindarou, Averof Neophytou emphasized the importance of the support he receives from the party’s grassroots and officials, stating: “What matters is the support from the thousands of members—the rank-and-file members of DISY—as well as nearly all of the party’s officials. There is one message I want to send: United together for a better tomorrow, for a just society, and for a reunited and secure homeland.”
Referring to his potential showdown with Giorgos Pamboridis, he spoke of a democratic process and healthy competition, with the ultimate goal of party unity. “I’m glad we’ll have the opportunity to engage in a battle of ideas. Giorgos—as I’ve said many times— is a politician who stands by his political convictions, has political views, and I look forward to this healthy competition, which will ultimately bring us all together in a united effort with the primary goal of changing the government.”
