Adrian Delia has been confirmed as the new Leader of the Nationalist Party, after he was elected with 52.7% of the vote in the election which took place yesterday.
In a statement this morning, the PN said that 7,734 members voted for Delia, while 6,932 voted for the other candidate, Gozitan MP Chris Said, with 47.3% of the valid votes.
There were a total of 15 501 PN members eligible to vote in the Leadership election, of these, 14, 742 turned out to vote, or 95.1%.
In his first comments to the media, Adrian Delia said that “as from now tomorrow, the PN will be speaking with one voice – with unity and strength.”
In a statement issued by Chris Said this morning, he said “I wish Adrian Delia success as the new Leader of the new PN.”
He also said that he “sincerely thanked the 47.3% of the members who voted and trusted in me. I will continue to serve the Party and the people as I always have.”