In a country where miracles seem to manifest with alarming regularity, the opportunistic transformation of political allegiances is nothing short of scandalous. It appears that in the world of Roderick Galdes and Matthew Zerafa, who seemingly preside over this political circus, miracles indeed happen quite frequently.
The transformation of staunch opponents into devout Labour supporters is seemingly rewarded not just with acceptance but with a leap to the front of the line—blatantly over the heads of lifelong Labour loyalists.
This is particularly evident in the case of Edward Mizzi, a name that has echoed through our posts for months as an emblem of queue-skipping at its boldest. Mizzi, scion of Eucharist Mizzi—a firm Nationalist and president of the Nationalist Party in Gozo—managed to defy political gravity. Under a Labour-led administration, he remarkably transitioned to a prestigious role as “Senior Manager in the CEO’s Office” at the Housing Authority, despite his deeply rooted Nationalist past.
The existence of any sort of waiting list appears to be a fantasy to those like Mizzi. While seasoned Labour supporters remain stuck in the mud of bureaucracy, pleading and waiting endlessly for their deserved opportunities, Mizzi enjoys an untroubled ascendancy through the ranks. Similarly, Gozitan workers, who endure grueling daily commutes to Malta, are left lingering in long and winding queues, desperate for a transfer closer to home. For them, the queue is real, rigid, and unyielding.
The silence from those in power speaks volumes, particularly Minister Roderick Galdes and Housing Authority CEO Matthew Zerafa, both of whom have been repeatedly called upon for answers regarding Mizzi’s ascension. Despite numerous inquests into this appointment, there has been a deafening lack of response from either the Ministry for Social and Affordable Housing or the Housing Authority itself.
For Labour is no stranger to these sleights of hand. The legitimacy of the system is quietly eroded by these back-door maneuvers, rewarding the very few who manage such a controversial shift in loyalty. Yet, amidst it all, the question remains—what doesn’t hurt Labour might just end up hurting us all.
