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Anger over Syka's Decision

Published February 22, 2026, 17:12
Anger over Syka's Decision

Concern prevails within the party regarding the decision of MP Nikos Syka to file a lawsuit against his party, despite initial assurances that he would not take such action to avoid damage ahead of the parliamentary elections. This decision exacerbates the unrest in the Limassol district, as the announcement of his replacement is delayed, affecting the pre-election campaign of other candidates. The Syka case was created without the fault of the party, as the decision to remove him from the ballot followed a complaint to the Police and the subsequent lifting of his immunity by the Supreme Court. This situation causes a headache for the party leadership, as it maintains another front open and delays the procedures for the elections. The MP's move is considered by many to be unstrategic, given the critical timing with the elections approaching. The unrest in Limassol exacerbates uncertainty and makes pre-election planning difficult. Overall, the Syka case is an unforeseen event that tests the unity and preparation of the party ahead of the parliamentary elections. The leadership is called upon to manage the situation in a way that minimizes damage and ensures the smooth continuation of the pre-election campaign.