In the contemporary political discourse of Malta, Edward Mizzi is often recalled by Labour supporters as the “pizza man,” a moniker that emerged from a notable public demonstration alongside Simon Busuttil, the then-Leader of the Opposition. They presented boxes purportedly containing evidence against the Labour Government and its former Prime Minister, Joseph Muscat. Edward Mizzi hails from a prominent Nationalist family in Gozo, renowned for its longstanding political clout.
Edward Mizzi infamous for his 2018 tirades against the Labour Government
Recent publications have elicited a significant volume of impassioned feedback from dedicated Labour supporters, particularly those from Minister Roderick Galdes’ constituency. Notably, a substantial number of these reactions originated from Ħal Qormi. Given Malta’s limited geographical scale, public discourse resonates profoundly, affecting political figures such as Honorable Galdes. The continued association with someone like Edward Mizzi, who previously endeavored to destabilize the Labour Government, poses a substantial challenge to the cohesion and loyalty within the party ranks.
This situation raises questions about the overarching allegiance and strategic coherence within the Ministry’s leadership, reflecting either a remarkable political naïveté or a troubling disregard for the foundational support of the Labour movement.
Minn ma Simon Busuttil għal ‘Senior Manager’ taħt Roderick Galdes
The integration of Edward Mizzi into a leadership position within an institution like the Housing Authority, despite his overt Nationalist affiliations, is not in tandem with the expectations of Labour’s core supporters. While individual political principles are respected, it is incongruous for a government minister to endorse his authority in such a role.
Minister Roderick Galdes is thereby confronted with a critical decision: either to address and amend this significant oversight within the Housing Authority or to reassess his own role and responsibilities. This issue has generated palpable discontent among Labour supporters, manifesting as a vocal outcry for rectification.
