In reality, professionalism requires that once you get elected you cut ties with any extra partisanism.
William Farrugia, KSU President
In an interview The Third Eye held with newly elected KSU President William Farrugia, he denied Kris Bajada’s comments that suggested the infiltration of politics within KSU.
Farrugia made it a point to clear the air and debunk any speculation of bias within KSU. Having held the position of Secretary General within KSU in the last term, Farrugia confirmed an impartial council.
“No one has ever shown any form of partisanism or any preference of any organisation or another,” Farrugia stated, “We always work to be impartial in everything we do.”
Aside from one’s own decision to uphold impartiality, Farrugia went on to refer to KSU’s statute which clearly states that affiliations with national politics are not permitted by any of the council’s members.
Looking forward to his new term as President, he assured us that he will uphold this vow to impartiality himself and ensure that every council member follows suit. “I am confident that this year’s team is a good one that will raise above these petty issues,” Farrugia concluded.
Kris Bajada had withdrawn his candidature for KSU President this Wednesday, (full article here) an action which he justified by claiming that “partisan divisions have too strong a hold on campus.” It is because of these divisions that candidates are not valued for what they offer, but rather judged on what party they are affiliated with, Bajada lamented.
His withdrawal ignited a conversation on the truth behind his statements and had students questioning further what was truly at the root of his actions.
When approached by The Third Eye, Bajada refused to comment further and said that his comments given last Wednesday clearly outlined his reasons.