MLP to elect new administration in August

The MLP will hold an extraordinary general conference on August 4-5 to elect a new administration and a new executive committee, the party executive decided at a meeting this evening.

The elections were due next January but have been brought forward in view of the election of the new leadership.

The most watched contest is expected to be that for the post of general secretary, with incumbent Jason Micallef expected to seek re-election.

The MLP said the holding of early elections was proposed by party leader Joseph Muscat and agreed unanimously.

The EGM will also discuss amendments to the statute on the nomination of candidates for the European Parliament elections.

The PN will hold an election for its own officials tomorrow (Friday). Two candidates, Charlo' Bonnici and Paul Borg Olivier, are in the race to succeed general secretary Joe Saliba, who is stepping down. The election will be held among the members of the party executive.