The suspense is over—at least behind closed doors. This site can exclusively reveal that Roberta Metsola has privately agreed to endorse Dr. Adrian Delia as her preferred candidate to take over the leadership of the Nationalist Party.
This bombshell development follows days of silence from the PN’s upper echelons after Bernard Grech’s resignation, during which the party seemed frozen—awaiting direction, awaiting Metsola.
The Quiet Pact: Delia and Metsola in Confidential Agreement
According to senior party sources who spoke with this portal, a discreet but firm understanding was reached between Metsola and Delia in recent days. While Metsola has ruled herself out of the race—at least for now—she has expressed clear backing for Delia’s return to the helm.
💬 “It was never about Metsola running. It was about who she would throw her weight behind. And now, it’s clear: Delia has her blessing,” a senior official told this site.
The endorsement is expected to be made public in the coming days, timed carefully to stabilise the party and rally support around a candidate that remains divisive but resilient.
Shaking hands between Roberta METSOLA and Adrian DELIA.
Delia’s Political Resurrection?
Dr. Adrian Delia’s political journey has been anything but smooth. Ousted from the leadership in 2020 after internal rebellions and turbulent polls, many thought his time in frontline politics was over. But Delia remained in the game—patient, vocal, and strategically present.
Now, with Metsola’s implicit seal of approval, Delia may be on the verge of an unprecedented comeback.
What Does This Mean for the PN’s Future?
The implications of this secret pact are enormous:
- Internal factions will be forced to reposition themselves around the Metsola–Delia alliance.
- Potential candidates who were considering a run may now bow out, recognising the heavyweight endorsement.
- Grassroots reaction remains uncertain: while some still view Delia as a symbol of party division, others see him as the only figure capable of energising a tired base.
From Silence to Strategy: The PN’s Narrative Shifts
The previously unexplained quiet from party headquarters now makes sense. It was never aimless, it was calculated. The PN was waiting on Metsola, and Metsola was negotiating her influence behind the scenes.
This site will continue monitoring developments. Follow nevillegafa.com for more insider political updates as this story unfolds.
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How can Delia be leading a party again when he was kicked out on another Malta Today “survey”?
Now one questions Adrian’s fitness as leader and if health wise he can run an Opposition let alone a Government?