Nicosia, Cyprus. The contest for the vacant deputy mayor post of Aglandjia began officially on Thursday, with two candidates submitting their nominations ahead of the June 28 by-election. The vacancy arose after Andreas Konstantinou was elected to parliament.
Candidates submit nominations
Prokopis Prokopiou filed his candidacy at the Nicosia district administration, with the backing of former Aglandjia mayors and current Disy MPs Charalambos Petrides and Andreas Konstantinou.
Independent candidate Andri Hadjiandreou, backed by Akel and Edek, also submitted her nomination.
Prokopiou sets out priorities
After filing his nomination, Prokopiou thanked Petrides and Konstantinou for their support and praised their long-standing contribution to the municipality.
He cited his experience in local government and said he would focus on issues affecting residents’ daily lives, including cleanliness, green spaces and traffic congestion. He identified traffic linked to the University of Cyprus as a major challenge that requires coordinated action with state authorities.
“I am ready to help improve the situation through my experience,” he said, adding that practical solutions were needed rather than promises.
Officials and supporters comment
Nicosia district governor and election commissioner Andreas Hadjipakkos welcomed Prokopiou’s candidacy, describing local government as “the cell of democracy” and calling on Aglandjia residents to vote in the by-election.
Petrides said he wished Prokopiou success and described him as “a man of local government”, while Konstantinou said he was confident that Aglandjia would maintain its high standards.
Hadjiandreou outlines her message
Speaking after filing her candidacy, Hadjiandreou said she felt honoured to be running in a community she considers home.
She said Aglandjia needs a stronger voice and clearer direction following local government reforms, and stressed that the deputy mayor should serve as a link between residents and the municipality.