Here’s How Malta Reacted To The Results Of The Egrant Inquiry
Over a year since calling for an inquiry into allegations made against his wife and himself, Joseph Muscat has given a press conference on the findings of this investigation.
The 1,500 page report has cleared Joseph and Michelle Muscat of having any connection to the offshore account, Egrant – allegations that caused a snap election to be called in June last year.
I have been informed that independent Magistrate Bugeja concluded inquiry I asked for on allegations against me & my wife, and handed it over to Attorney General. I asked AG to publish inquiry as soon as he concludes his internal review. I will comment immediately after -JM
— Joseph Muscat (@JosephMuscat_JM) July 21, 2018
Unsurprisingly, such big news caused quite a stir in the local political scene. Here’s how people have reacted so far.
Joseph Muscat’s political allies were quick to praise the outcome
Jefrey Pullicino Orlando
Kurt Farrugia
1,500 pages of lies, fabrications, as well as falsification of docs, in one massive lie on #Malta PM @JosephMuscat_JM. @SimonBusuttil who perpetrated this vicious lie has not yet announced he is resigning as MP. To the @PNmalta Good Governance (sic) spokesperson – #barra #barra. pic.twitter.com/sn0RFPawEA
— Kurt Farrugia (@KurtFarrugia) July 22, 2018
Former Orizzont editor, Josef Caruana
Cyrus Engerer
Emmanuel Cuschieri
Rosianne Cutajar, labour MP and ex mayor of Qormi
As was Saviour Balzan, MaltaToday founder
It was the worst experience in journalism. There was a storyline everyone was expected to follow it. Those who didn’t were accused of selling their soul. Of being puppets. Fabricating a lie is a crime – they knew #efimova/caruanagalizia/busuttil/portelli pic.twitter.com/5qryy0eKfQ
— Saviour Balzan (@saviourbalzan) July 22, 2018
Fans of Muscat were also vocal on social media
While some people were less convinced by what they were seeing
Simon Busuttil broke his silence with a lengthy Facebook post
As of yet, the PN or its officials have yet to issue a statement but will host a press conference at 2:00pm.
What do you think about the report?
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