On Sunday morning, what unfolded in Kalkara was nothing short of a debacle for the Nationalist Party and its leader, Bernard Grech. What was supposed to be a rousing political rally turned into a dismal showing, with an attendance so meager it could only be described as embarrassingly sparse. This glaring lack of support spells trouble and raises serious questions about the dwindling enthusiasm among Nationalist Party supporters.
The disinterest in Bernard Grech’s leadership was palpable, but there’s more to this tale of political woe. Kalkara is none other than the stomping ground of Dr. Stephen Spiteri, a key figure who once held sway over the Nationalist Party’s fortunes in the Second District, particularly in Cottonera. Yet, at the party’s central office, fingers pointed squarely at Spiteri for the fiasco on Sunday.
Rumors have long swirled around the actions of Stephen Spiteri, casting a shadow over his reputation. It’s only been a few years since allegations surfaced, accusing him of forging certificates. More damning still are whispers of betrayal, suggesting Spiteri may have been feeding information to the government about the party’s activities. Such accusations have deeply unsettled the residents of Cottonera.
The intrigue didn’t end there. Net News’s coverage of the Kalkara event was equally telling. In a carefully edited five-minute video, Dr. Stephen Spiteri was conspicuously absent from the footage, suggesting a deliberate decision to keep him out of the spotlight. It raises a provocative question: Has Stephen Spiteri fallen from grace within the ranks of the Nationalist Party, losing the trust and influence that once defined his political career?
This unfolding scandal threatens to compound the troubles facing the Nationalist Party, as it grapples with internal strife and a leader struggling to rally support among the faithful.
