DISY vice president Yannis Karousos calls for unity and adherence to party statutes

On September 30, 2026, DISY Vice President Yannis Karousos issued a call for party unity and strict adherence to internal procedures following recent public remarks by former party president Averof Neofytou. Karousos emphasized that the party must return to established formal processes to select its next candidate, arguing that the failure to follow the party statute was a primary factor in the electoral defeat during the 2023 presidential elections.

Karousos acknowledged that Neofytou has valid reasons to feel betrayed regarding the 2023 elections, which he characterized as a "coup" within the party. He criticized internal figures who allegedly sabotaged the 2023 campaign by relaying information to political opponents. Karousos expressed his commitment to supporting whoever ultimately receives the party’s nomination for the 2028 elections, stating that he will act to prevent internal sabotage or double-dealing.

The vice president expects Neofytou to participate in the upcoming candidacy process. He underscored that the current situation represents an opportunity for the party to perform necessary self-criticism and address long-standing grievances within its ranks. Moving forward, the party leadership is expected to finalize procedures to ensure a transparent selection process that avoids the structural failures experienced in previous electoral cycles.