Alternattiva Demokratika – The Green Party said that Principal Permanent Secretary Godwin Grima informed its representatives Carmel Cacopardo and Arnold Cassola, in a meeting held today, that leave of candidates for local council elections was optional. Therefore candidates have the option of not taking leave.

Michael Briguglio, AD Chairperson said: “AD will therefore be fielding its candidates for the local elections”.

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