Internal contest intensifies between Neophytou and Pamporidis ahead of DISY primaries

With the internal party vote for the 2028 presidential candidacy approaching in fifteen days, DISY rivals Averof Neophytou and Giorgos Pamporidis are intensifying their campaign activities. Neophytou has been conducting public outreach in Nicosia, while Pamporidis is on a tour of the Paphos district accompanied by supporters including Anastasia Anthousi and Michalis Ioannidis.

Controversy emerged after Giorgos Pamporidis publicly challenged Averof Neophytou on the social media platform X. Pamporidis questioned whether Neophytou is pursuing political alliances with the Volt Cyprus and Direct Democracy parties, noting that Neophytou had reposted positive comments from those entities. Pamporidis demanded clarification on whether any such contacts exist and on what ideological principles or shared visions they are based, asserting that any governance coalition must be rooted in common values.

While Neophytou has not provided a detailed public response to the specific questions, the Volt party issued a statement asserting their independence, emphasizing that "no one belongs to anyone." As both candidates continue to canvass members across the country, the party remains focused on the selection process for the future presidential candidate.