Dimitris Dimitriou calls for Nicos Anastasiades to step aside from Disy bodies

Dimitris Dimitriou, the parliamentary representative of the Democratic Rally (DISY), stated that former President of Cyprus Nicos Anastasiades should voluntarily step aside from the party's collective bodies. During an appearance on the Legal Matters podcast hosted by Christoforos Christofi, Dimitriou addressed the fallout from the Anti-Corruption Authority's report concerning allegations of a 'mafia state.' He suggested that such a move would facilitate the party's handling of the situation. Furthermore, Dimitriou agreed with comments made by lawyer Christos Pourgourides, who suggested that the party should treat the case of the former president similarly to the previous exclusions of Faidonas Faidonos and Nikos Sykas. This public statement is notable as it represents a departure from the position of other party members. The request centers on the need to manage internal party integrity following the recent anti-corruption findings. No official response has been issued by Nicos Anastasiades or the party leadership regarding these specific comments.