Demetriou reportedly withdraws from Disy’s 2028 presidential nomination contest
Disy leader Annita Demetriou has reportedly withdrawn from the party’s 2028 presidential nomination contest, leaving Averof Neophytou and George Pamborides to compete.
Nicosia, Cyprus. Disy leader Annita Demetriou has withdrawn from the contest for the party’s 2028 presidential nomination, according to reports from Pindarou on Thursday. Her reported withdrawal leaves Averof Neophytou and George Pamborides competing for the nomination.
Talks aimed at reaching consensus
The reports followed a meeting between Demetriou, Neophytou and Pamborides at the party’s headquarters in Nicosia, which ended on Thursday afternoon.
Consultations began earlier in the day to seek consensus on a candidate and keep the party united. Demetriou told members of the party’s executive office that morning that she planned to meet everyone interested in the nomination.
Reported conditions for withdrawal
Earlier reports on Thursday said Demetriou was ready to step aside on condition that Neophytou participate in the internal selection process rather than run independently.
One reported condition was that he commit to supporting whichever candidate Disy members chose, even if he lost.
Efforts to ease the party dispute
The talks followed an appeal by Pamborides for the three to meet and ease the dispute within the party.
Party sources welcomed his initiative but expressed doubts about its prospects, saying previous attempts by senior figures to broker an understanding had failed.
Neophytou has repeatedly said in recent days that “he will not be dragged behind anyone”. His camp has been collecting the signatures required to submit a candidacy within the party.
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