'You've robbed us' - PN sets up prop outside Għargħur council office

The government has turned down calls to hold a new election

The Nationalist Party kept up its protest over the appointment of a Labour mayor in Għargħur on Tuesday by putting up a prop outside the council office showing it won 62% of the popular vote in the June elections.

Labour's Mariah Meli was sworn in as mayor this week.

The PN lost its council majority when one of its councillors in the five-member council turned independent and voted with Labour's two councillors in a no-confidence motion against then mayor Helena Gauci. 

The PN has described developments as a travesty of democracy which robbed residents of their mayor, pointing out that Gauci won more votes in June than both Labour councillors combined.

The prop set up outside the council office also says 'You've robbed us'.

The government has turned down calls to hold a new election in the locality. 

The PN is also due to hold a public protest in Għargħur on Wednesday.

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