Former Minister Francis Zammit Dimech will submit his nomination for the PN leadership today, and give a press conference.

His will be the second nomination, after that of Simon Busuttil yesterday.

Dr Zammit Dimech served in the government as minister for communications, culture, tourism and foreign affairs.

Businessman Raymond Bugeja has also expressed his intention to contest and it currently seeking the required 10 signatures from members of the PN national council.

Nominations close on Friday.

A candidate needs the support of two-thirds of the councillors to be declared elected.

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