Opinion poll shows Averof Neofytou leading DISY nomination race

A recent survey conducted by RAI Consultants for Alpha Cyprus indicates that Averof Neofytou holds a significant lead in the internal party contest for the Democratic Rally (DISY) presidential nomination. With the intra-party election scheduled for November 28, 2026, Neofytou currently secures 54% support among party voters, compared to 20% for former Health Minister George Pamboridis. Among voters who confirmed their intention to participate in the upcoming primary, Neofytou's support rises to 59%.

The findings reveal that 12% of respondents remain undecided, while 8% state they will not vote and 4% intend to submit blank or invalid ballots. These results emerge following the withdrawal of the party's president, Annita Demetriou, from the 2028 presidential race. The poll results were presented by RAI Consultants' chairman, Olympios Toumazos, and analyzed by political analyst Marina Oikonomidou.

Looking ahead, the station plans to broadcast the third part of this extensive survey on November 11, 2026. This follow-up report will focus on broader electoral trends, political scenarios for the February 2028 presidential elections, and potential head-to-head simulations for the second round of voting.