Alma and Direct Democracy discuss possible joint candidate for 2028 presidency
Alma representative Michalis Paraskevas says talks with Fidias Panayiotou’s movement have not produced an agreement, while both sides retain other options for 2028.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Alma and Fidias Panayiotou’s Direct Democracy movement are considering whether to back a shared candidate in the 2028 presidential election, Alma representative Michalis Paraskevas said on Wednesday. He stressed that neither side had formally committed to cooperation.
Alma has not settled its presidential plans
During an appearance on Sigma TV, Paraskevas said Panayiotou had approached Alma leader Odysseas Michaelides seeking a meeting. He denied that the two sides had already reached an alliance agreement.
According to Paraskevas, Alma has not determined whether Michaelides will seek the presidency or whether the party will endorse someone else on the basis of an agreed political programme. A Michaelides candidacy remains an option, he said.
Asked whom he personally preferred, Paraskevas endorsed Michaelides, expressing full confidence in him and describing him as the right choice for president.
Paraskevas said backing another contender would require a clearly defined political framework, alongside guarantees that the agreed policies would be carried out. He added that any alliance should support someone with a credible prospect of electoral victory.
Direct Democracy considers further approaches
Direct Democracy has independently confirmed that it is examining potential electoral partnerships, with talks involving Alma taking precedence for now.
Panayiotou said the movement might later contact parties outside parliament and possibly Akel to determine whether their positions overlap.
The talks are still preliminary, and Direct Democracy has not excluded choosing a candidate of its own through a vote within the movement.
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