Neophytou to seek Disy members’ backing for 2028 presidential bid
Former Disy leader Averof Neophytou said he would seek members’ confidence for a 2028 presidential run, calling for changes in governance and action on living costs.
Vasiliko, Cyprus. Averof Neophytou, the former leader of Disy, announced on Wednesday that he would seek a confidence vote from party members to pursue the presidency in 2028. His announcement came in a video recorded with the unfinished Vasiliko energy project behind him.
Living costs and housing
Neophytou began his address by discussing financial pressures, saying people were working hard yet struggling to cover their obligations. He pointed to high prices, including electricity and fuel costs, as burdens on both households and businesses.
He also said young people faced difficulties paying rent and that buying a home had become a dream beyond their reach.
Proposed changes to governance
Setting out his intentions, Neophytou said he wanted to offer the public a “new social contract” and change how Cyprus was governed.
He argued that the country needed a different course and leadership capable of making decisions and achieving results. He said he wanted to put his knowledge and experience towards addressing those challenges, prioritising society’s interests rather than calculating the political cost.
Warning over Cyprus stalemate
Turning to the Cyprus problem, Neophytou warned that a continuing stalemate brought additional risks. He said Cyprus could not remain divided and would not do so.
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