Ex-MP Reveals Direct Order to Police: ‘Leave Schembri Alone’

Imagine this: a former Member of Parliament, sitting in his office at Parliament House in Valletta, picking up the phone and giving a direct order to a high-ranking police officer. This isn’t a scene from a political thriller, but a reality that has been revealed by ex-MP Jason Azzopardi.

In a bombshell revelation, Azzopardi has claimed that former Police Commissioner Lawrence Cutajar received a direct order from someone within the government to ‘leave’ former Chief of Staff Keith Schembri alone. The order, allegedly given in 2017, was made during a time when Schembri was under investigation for his role in the controversial Vitals Global Healthcare deal.

Azzopardi, who represented the district of Naxxar for the Nationalist Party, made these claims during a press conference held at the PN headquarters in Pieta. He alleges that the order was given by someone high up in the government, but he stopped short of naming names. He did, however, hint that the order was given by someone who was ‘very close’ to Schembri.

The revelation comes at a time when the VGH deal is once again under scrutiny. The deal, which saw the government sell three public hospitals to a foreign company, has been criticized for its lack of transparency and the sweetheart deal it offered to the company. The deal also led to the resignation of former Health Minister Konrad Mizzi and the arrest of former Tumas Group CEO Yorgen Fenech.

The revelation has through the political establishment. The Opposition has called for an independent inquiry into the matter, while the government has dismissed the claims as ‘political posturing’. The Prime Minister’s office has also denied any wrongdoing, stating that the government has always respected the independence of the police force.

However, this is not the first time that Azzopardi has made serious allegations against the government. He was one of the leading figures in the ‘Egrant’ scandal, which alleged that the Prime Minister’s wife owned an offshore company. The allegations were later proven to be false, but they did lead to a commission of inquiry being set up.

With the general election just around the corner, these revelations could not come at a more sensitive time. Both the PN and PL are gearing up for a tough campaign, with healthcare and corruption set to be major issues. Azzopardi’s claims could add fuel to the fire, especially if more evidence comes to light.

As for Azzopardi, he has made it clear that he will not be running in the upcoming election. Instead, he plans to continue his work as a lawyer and a political activist. He has also hinted that he has more revelations to make, setting the political stage alight with anticipation.

what other secrets lie hidden in the corridors of power in Malta. But one thing is for sure, the upcoming election is set to be a fascinating and unpredictable one.