Large turnout for Averof in hometown of Argakas, KNEWS

02 AUGUST 2022 - 13:47

kathimerini.com.cy

A large number of people attended a gathering on Monday night (1/8) organized by friends and supporters of presidential candidate Averof Neofytou. The rally was held in Neofytou's hometown of Argakas.

"There are no words to describe what I experienced today. I thank you from the bottom of my heart'' Averof Neofytou said in his post.

See pictures from the gathering as well as the video below:

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