Watch: Despite ‘spin’ claims, Abela reluctant to talk specifics on land deal

Robert Abela has again failed to explain the specifics of his land deal with suspected kidnapper and money-launderer Christian Borg.

At the time of the deal, which hinged on a planning permit to turn a green field into a block of apartments, Abela was the planning authority’s chief legal advisor.

Robert Abela replying to questions on Friday evening. Video: Matthew Mirabelli.

Abela, who has kept a low profile for the whole week, was questioned by Times of Malta at an unannounced event in Safi.

The Prime Minister denied making a €45,000 profit from the deal but refused to back up that denial with an actual counter-figure.

Abela also denied using his position at the planning authority to influence permit decisions.“I was not involved in that permit, or any other permit. I always carried out my duties as a planning authority lawyer in a proper manner,” Abela said.

Abela decried the “spin” about the deal.

He said the 2018 deal took place before he became prime minister and three years prior to Borg’s kidnapping case.

Abela said he had, on his own initiative, “transparently” revealed his role in the deal to Times of Malta.

The prime minister walked off while being asked why he...