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Limited Interest in DIKO's Ballot in Nicosia

Published January 4, 2026, 06:06
Limited Interest in DIKO's Ballot in Nicosia

George Solomou, the general secretary of DIKO, is expected to be a candidate in the May elections, although he has not yet made an official announcement. Having contested in the Kyrenia ballot in 2021, he will this time be included in the Nicosia ballot. However, the data does not seem to favor him, as the three seats held by the party in Nicosia appear to be already occupied by Nicolas Papadopoulos, Christiana Erotokritou, and Chrysis Pantelidis, who are seeking re-election. There is little to no interest in the remaining vacant positions on the Nicosia ballot. Furthermore, Christos Rodias, a member of the secretariat and head of DIKO's health sector, is also expected to join the Nicosia ballot, having been dissatisfied with not being utilized in the cabinet. Rodias is also expected to announce his candidacy in the coming days.