Statement by civil society organisations earlier today:
#occupyjustice and Awturi are very worried that a political alliance has formed between the government and the opposition. A political alliance that is ensuring the truth remain hidden and that justice isn’t served. Yesterday, this alliance was unreservedly solidified by the declarations of opposition leader Adrian Delia.
It is not the role of civil society to decide how political parties regulate themselves. It is however our duty to express our serious concerns and anger at the opposition abdicating its responsibility and not taking the government to task. Instead, we are now witnessing the opposition morph into the government’s mouthpiece.
Yesterday, Adrian Delia took Joseph Muscat at his word and, without having even seen the full report, blamed Simon Busuttil and said that he will get to ‘others like him’ – mentioning also David Casa – at the opportune moment.
As activists we do not seek any politicians’ approval to say what we believe, but we must also acknowledge that Simon Busuttil, David Casa and others who we now presume are under Muscat and Delia’s axe, have always shown solidarity and support in our fight for truth and justice – even at great personal risk.
#OccupyJustice and Awturi cannot, and will not, be silent in watching Adrian Delia take actions, so obviously prompted by Joseph Muscat, aimed at silencing all those of good will who wish for justice to prevail.
Joseph Muscat showed great statisfaction that no proof has emerged that he owns Egrant. We must remind the Prime Minister that the proof that Keith Schembri and Konrad Mizzi opened companies in Panama is indisputable. Since Joseph Muscat (and Adrian Delia) believe that Simon Busuttil should resign over the Egrant revelations, #occupyjustice and Awturi reiterate their call for Mizzi and Schembri to resign immediately.
Our country is approaching dark times, where all power is being seized by the few close to Joseph Muscat – aided by those who would gladly worship him in exchange for a share of his illusory power.
Few are those who, despite everything remain strong in their belief in justice. Few are those who will not be swayed by threats or by shows of fake unanimity.
We are those few.
