As we extend Easter wishes to Ombudsman Joe Zammit McKeon, it seems only fitting to dive into a controversial matter shadowing his otherwise respected tenure.
Joe Zammit McKeon, the self-proclaimed crusader for standards and the rule of law inadvertently stirs up such delightful controversy.
Alarm bells are ringing as it emerges that when the Judicial Appointments Committee convened about three weeks ago, Dr. Monica Borg Galea stepped in for an interview. At this juncture, did Zammit McKeon noted a conflict and excused himself from the committee?
It begs the question of public trust—can we count on a figurehead like Zammit McKeon when transparency hangs in the balance? This is particularly pressing given the startling revelation from Dr. Borg Galea’s CV: she never practiced as a lawyer in our courts and lacks real-world client experience. How can someone with zero courtroom days under their belt be considered over candidates with two decades navigating the judicial trenches?
The situation stirs echoes of Zammit McKeon’s past controversies—remember the debacle surrounding the constitutional case of the Great Siege monument? Once again, we’re left questioning whether history is repeating itself.
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These questions merit a transparent response to ensure public confidence in the processes that uphold justice and legal integrity.
