The police are investigating reports of abuse of power by the Mayor of Zebbug, the Prime Minister has confirmed in Parliament.

He was replying to a question by Nationalist MP Philip Mifsud after the media reported that the mayor had engaged council workers to work in his house. The workers had been seconded to the council by IPSL (Industrial Projects Services Ltd) which assigns work to former dockyard workers.

The Prime Minister said a report on the alleged abuse had been made directly to IPSL and not the Department of Local Government.

When the allegations were confirmed as being well founded, the three workers assigned to the council were transferred to other councils.

Dr Gonzi said the department is collecting information on the case and the police are investigating.

The Mayor, Brian Bonnici, resigned yesterday.

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