Giorgos Pamboridis confirms bid for Disy presidential nomination

Giorgos Pamboridis has officially launched a digital platform to gather public support for his bid to secure the Democratic Rally (Disy) nomination for the 2028 presidential election. Pamboridis has firmly stated that he will remain in the internal party race scheduled for November 28, declaring he will not withdraw regardless of external pressures or political maneuvering. His candidacy has received an endorsement from Michalis Ioannidis, a prominent party figure, who characterized the recent withdrawal of party president Annita Demetriou from the race as a courageous act taken to prevent party division.

Following Demetriou's exit, internal tension persists as the party navigates uncertainty regarding the intentions of former leader Averof Neophytou, who has yet to explicitly confirm his own candidacy. Pamboridis has criticized the current atmosphere of internal strife, calling for a shift toward substantive political discourse. He has further proposed a formal alliance between Disy and Diko, arguing that such a collaboration should have been prioritized earlier to ensure the party remains a primary political force rather than a follower in the 2028 elections. Pamboridis maintains that his commitment to the race is absolute and aims to unify the party base.