Political exchange on X between Nicolas Papadopoulos and Averof Neofytou

The President of DIKO, Nicolas Papadopoulos, and the former President of DISY, Averof Neofytou, engaged in a public dispute on the social media platform X. The conflict began after Papadopoulos claimed during a political debate that Neofytou was responsible for the appointment of former Auditor General Odysseas Michaelides. In response, Neofytou questioned whether Papadopoulos, now part of the government, is currently involved in the appointment of independent officials. Neofytou also criticized Papadopoulos for his past support of Michaelides, arguing that this trust led to the 2021 budget crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. Papadopoulos replied by noting that Neofytou did not react when Michaelides publicly credited him for the appointment. Furthermore, Papadopoulos accused Michaelides of having an 'arrogant' attitude and alleged that he previously concealed financial issues related to the municipality of Paphos. The exchange reflects ongoing tensions regarding the legacy and actions of the dismissed Auditor General, who now leads the ALMA movement.