Nationalist Party to hold protest on Monday

Opposition leader Bernard Grech is urging people to attend his party’s national protest next Monday amid unprecedented charges against former and current public officials.

Speaking in an ‘address to the nation’ on Net TV, Grech said his party will continue to push for the hospitals inquiry to be published as soon as possible.

“We know who is going to be charged, we know the charges, and they are the most serious and unprecedented in our country’s history,” he said.

Grech insisted that Deputy Prime Minister Chris Fearne should resign immediately, and the prime minister should withdraw Fearne’s nomination to the European Commission.

Moreover, he said Central Bank governor Edward Scicluna should also resign from his post and from the board of the European Central Bank.

“Everyone involved in this case and who occupies a public role should resign, no matter the role.”

Grech added that his party’s calls are being backed up by civil society, student organisations and academics.

“The Nartionalist Party is on the side of the people. The PN is there for you. Your country is calling you – answer to that call.”