PN's Delia debate: a leader's denial, followed by 'a show of hands'

A unanimous declaration of support for Nationalist Party leader Adrian Delia by the administrative council followed a show of hands by the members, Times of Malta has learnt. Sources said the statement was drafted after a lengthy debate on Wednesday evening, following which those present were first asked if they had any objections and, then, whether they approved the declaration. “Nobody raised their hands when asked if they were against or were abstaining,” the sources said. Times of Malta sought official confirmation from the PN on the matter but no reply was received by the time of writing. Contrary to what Dr Delia had said, the four-hour meeting focused almost entirely on his future at the helm of the party, the sources noted. “The approval of a group of local council candidates for next May’s election was just a formality,” they said. During the meeting, Dr Delia made a short presentation, denying all claims levelled against him regarding domestic violence, money laundering and issues related to his personal finances. Though the long debate and explanations  by Dr Delia failed to quell certain doubts and concerns raised, even his most vociferous critics ended up toeing...