Prime Minister Robert Abela's speech yesterday signifies just one thing, the Nationalist Party said Monday - that he wants immunity for corrupt politicians and their accomplices.
To achieve this, Robert Abela intends to change the laws of our country, laws that have been in place for decades and have consistently been interpreted and applied by our courts with a strong sense of justice, the PN, through its spokesman for justice Karol Aquilina, said.
Through his speech and his plan, Robert Abela is making it clear that he is choosing to side with criminals rather than the honest Maltese and Gozitan citizens who are fed up with being robbed by the tax of corruption they are being forced to pay.
The PN said it considers Robert Abela's speech and plan to be irresponsible and dangerous, a slap in the face to anyone in our country who abides by the law. The PN said it will resist and fight Robert Abela's intentions with all its strength through actions in Parliament, in the courts, and in the streets of our country.
Anyone who is honest and has not committed any abuses in their position of power has no reason to fear justice or the work carried out with great dedication and professionalism by the Judges and Magistrates of our country.
It is only those who have abused their position and committed serious crimes such as corruption, fraud, theft, abuse of power, and money laundering who have reason to fear justice and the unwavering commitment of our Judges and Magistrates to uncover the truth. "Robert Abela is terrified of the truth and of justice because he knows that, like his predecessor, he leads a Government riddled with corruption, with one Minister after another being implicated in serious cases of corruption, abuse of power, and graft," the PN said.
The PN appealed to and encourages all those in public service to act according to the law and fulfill their duties in the exclusive interest of our country. When a public official is asked to turn a blind eye or participate in illegal activities, they must refuse to comply and responsibly expose whoever is asking them to engage in abuse, regardless of who they may be.
The PN reminded Abela that five years ago, he could only become Prime Minister because his predecessor was forced to resign in disgrace. Despite this, Abela has not brought about the change he was duty-bound to deliver and has instead continued to follow in the corrupt footsteps of his predecessor.
Our country deserves a Prime Minister who prioritises the Maltese and Gozitan people's interests above partisan interests and those of his inner circle, Aquilina said.