Dimitris Dimitriou announced his intention not to claim another position in DISY.
In a statement he states that "I claimed the position of President of the Democratic Alarm because I believed - and continue to believe - that we must turn the page. To modernize in order to continue to be the protagonist.
The first step has been taken. More than 20,000 party members were activated, again placing their hopes in the Democratic Alarm. Elections do not harm unity, they are a condition for it.
In the short pre-election period I tried to highlight some of the challenges we face and highlight new needs created by the demands of the times. I submitted implementable proposals that contribute to the reconstruction of the Alarm.
Surely there is more to be done. I will support, with all my strength, our new President so that we can take the next steps forward. I will suggest to her that we promote those of my proposals that she agrees with and to improve others for the good of our party.
I want to announce that I will not run for another party leadership position in the May 7 election. I'm not an armchair hunter. Nor do I need a chair to serve the unity of the party. I am satisfied with the position entrusted to me by the Alarmist community as Member of Parliament of Nicosia and President of the Parliamentary Institutions Committee to continue fighting for a better Alarmist with clear positions on political, economic and social issues."