Averof Neofytou prepares to announce bid for DISY presidential nomination

Former Democratic Rally (DISY) leader Averof Neofytou is expected to officially announce his candidacy for the party's presidential nomination in the coming days. This follows a period of approximately one month during which Neofytou remained silent regarding his intentions, despite repeated inquiries from journalists. He signaled the upcoming announcement via a social media post on Tuesday featuring a caption describing it as a "very important day.

Formal candidacy submissions for the internal party process are scheduled for Monday, October 26. The party's electoral congress is set to take place on November 28, where, barring any unforeseen changes, Neofytou will face challenger Giorgos Pamborides for the nomination. Neofytou recently confirmed his intent to address the presidential election process and internal party developments within the current week, indicating that his decision had already been finalized prior to the public announcement.