Ex-MP Alleges Roseanne Camilleri Gave Direct Orders to Police

Standing on the steps of the Parliament building in Valletta, former MP Jason Azzopardi dropped a bombshell yesterday. He claimed that ex-OPM Chief of Staff, Roseanne Camilleri, had given direct orders to the police. The allegation, made during a press conference, has through Malta’s political scene, raising questions about the independence of the police force.

Azzopardi, a lawyer and former Nationalist MP, asserted that Camilleri had issued direct orders to the police while serving as the Chief of Staff in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM). He based his claims on what he described as “credible sources” within the police force. The orders, he alleged, were given without the knowledge or approval of the Minister responsible for the police.

“This is not about politics,” Azzopardi stated, his voice echoing in the historic city square. “This is about the rule of law and the independence of our police force. If true, these allegations undermine the very foundation of our democracy.”

Reached for comment, Roseanne Camilleri dismissed the allegations as “baseless and malicious.” She maintained that her role at the OPM was administrative, with no jurisdiction over the police force. “I had no authority to issue orders to the police,” she stated firmly.

The police, meanwhile, have remained tight-lipped about the matter. A spokesperson for the Malta Police Force declined to comment, stating only that the matter was “under investigation.”

The revelation has sparked a flurry of activity in Malta’s political scene. Opposition leader Bernard Grech has called for a parliamentary inquiry, stating that “these allegations are too serious to be ignored.” Meanwhile, Prime Minister Robert Abela has remained silent on the matter, with his office declining to comment.

On the streets of Malta, reactions have been mixed. Some have expressed shock and outrage, with one resident in Rabat’s Old Town describing the allegations as “a slap in the face of democracy.” Others, however, have been more skeptical, questioning the timing and motivation behind Azzopardi’s revelations.

The road to truth in this matter is likely to be long and winding. Azzopardi has promised to provide more evidence to support his claims, while Camilleri has threatened legal action. The police, meanwhile, are conducting their investigation, with the public eagerly awaiting their findings.

One thing is clear, however. Regardless of the outcome, these allegations have shone a spotlight on the relationship between politics and the police in Malta. As Azzopardi put it, “We need to ensure that our police force is truly independent, answerable only to the law and the people of Malta.”