I am the underdog, Robert Abela tells supporters

One of two contenders vying for the seat of Labour leader and Prime Minister told his supporters on Monday evening that he was the underdog but was confident that people will make the right choice. 

Robert Abela said he was swimming against the high waves but reminded people that without his insistence to run for the election, the party’s members would not be choosing the best person to lead the party and the country. 

“I am the underdog but your trust is giving me courage and convincing me that my message is yours. I based my entire campaign on you, the people that matter. I will not threaten you with your jobs if you do not choose me. On the other hand, I will respect your decision. From January 12 we will pull the same rope, working for the same party and the same government in the best interest of the country,” Dr Abela told supporters in Zurrieq. 

Dr Abela claimed on Sunday that he had witnessed vote tampering and requested an investigation. 

He admitted that the Labour government had committed mistakes but that the country’s institutions were looking into these. “I am the only candidate pushing for continuity and implementation of the electoral manifesto. Let’s not change...