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AKEL General Secretary: Dimitris Kontidis' Work Inspires All

Published March 20, 2026, 20:09
AKEL General Secretary: Dimitris Kontidis' Work Inspires All

The General Secretary of AKEL, Stefanos Stefanou, praised the awarding of the “Kostas Partasidis – Vasos Papadopoulos” contribution award to former MP and Mayor of Limassol, Dimitris Kontidis, emphasizing his great work and the example he left behind. Mr. Stefanou stated that Dimitris Kontidis’s presence in Parliament and Local Government was characterized by consensus, contribution, and creation. He particularly referred to Dimitris Kontidis’s mayorship, noting that he won the appreciation of all Limassol residents, not only due to his popularity but also due to the progressive course and development he brought to the city. His contribution, according to Mr. Stefanou, was always focused on people and society. The AKEL General Secretary emphasized that political decisions must serve the interests of society and open the way for progress, not the interests of a few. He stressed that the Left supports ordinary people and that this is the basic principle of AKEL’s history. Dimitris Kontidis, according to Mr. Stefanou, served this principle in whatever position he held, emphasizing substantive works that improve people’s lives. His legacy inspires the people of the Left to continue working for a people-centered vision.