Averof Neofytou
Averof Neofytou (Greek: Αβέρωφ Νεοφύτου; born 31 July 1961) is a Cypriot politician, who was the President of the then-ruling Democratic Rally (DISY) party from 2013 to 2023, and currently serves as Member of the House of Representatives since 2006, having previously served in the position from 1996 to 1999. Prior to his election to parliament, which he briefly left to serve as Minister of Communications and Works, he was active in local politics and served as Mayor of his hometown, Polis, from 1992 to 1996.
Averof Neofitou | |
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| Αβέρωφ Νεοφύτου | |
Averof Neofytou in 2022 | |
| President of the Democratic Rally | |
| In office 11 May 2013 – 11 March 2023 | |
| Preceded by | Nicos Anastasiades |
| Succeeded by | Annita Demetriou |
| Minister of Communications and Works | |
| In office 25 August 1999 – 28 February 2003 | |
| Preceded by | Leontios Ierodiakonou |
| Succeeded by | Kikis Kazamias |
| Mayor of Polis | |
| In office 1 January 1992 – 5 June 1996 | |
| Preceded by | Xrysostomos Kyriakou |
| Succeeded by | Mixalis Korakas |
| Member of the Cypriot House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office 1 June 2006 | |
| Constituency | Nicosia |
| In office 6 June 1996 – 6 October 1999 | |
| Constituency | Paphos |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 31 July 1961 Argaka, Cyprus |
| Political party | Democratic Rally |
| Spouse | Maria Selipa |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | New York Institute of Technology |
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On 20 March 2022, he was confirmed as DISY's candidate for the 2023 Cypriot presidential election. In the first round, on 5 February 2023, he secured 26.11% of the votes, finishing third, below Nikos Christodoulides (32.04%) and Andreas Mavroyiannis (29.59%). He stepped down from the party presidency shortly after the vote, and was succeeded by Annita Demetriou.