Averof Neofytou announces 2028 presidential candidacy

Former DISY President Averof Neofytou has officially announced his bid for the 2028 presidential elections in Cyprus. During an extensive interview with Philenews, he discussed his political platform and his vision for the country's future, marking a significant development in the island's political landscape.

Neofytou addressed his internal party tensions, particularly regarding his relationship with the current DISY leadership. He revealed behind-the-scenes details involving an agreement made during a dinner with DISY President Annita Demetriou and her close associate prior to her election as Speaker of the House. Neofytou categorically denied accusations that he is attempting to blackmail the party or cause division, stressing that he remains committed to the party's followers. He warned, however, that those who have betrayed him must not expect him to be vulnerable to further deception, noting that the unity of the party has been undermined by others.

While he refrained from confirming whether he will seek the party's official nomination or run as an independent, he dismissed narratives suggesting his candidacy harms the party. Neofytou maintains that his actions are driven by political necessity and integrity, leaving the next steps regarding his formal candidacy path to be clarified as the electoral process unfolds.