Former EDEK president Yiannakis Omirou calls for party support ahead of May 24 elections

Former EDEK president Yiannakis Omirou has issued a formal statement calling for support of the party's electoral lists ahead of the May 24 parliamentary elections. While urging voters to strengthen the party's presence in the new parliament, Omirou expressed strong criticism regarding the party's internal management over the last decade. He explicitly condemned past actions, including the exclusion of members, the alteration of membership registers, and the cultivation of internal division. Omirou noted that there has been no apology or practical restitution for these practices, which he claims harmed the party's supporters. Despite these grievances, he argued that preserving the socialist democratic faction is a patriotic duty. He further justified his call to action by citing the ongoing 52-year Turkish occupation and a general crisis within the political system. Omirou also expressed concern over the rise of far-right groups and new populist parties that he believes trivialize public life and foster corruption. Ultimately, he urged citizens to support EDEK to counter these phenomena and address the country's broader social and political challenges.