George Abela [SEP] position held
George Abela
George Abela, (born 22 April 1948) is a Maltese politician who was President of Malta from April 2009 to April 2014.
Early life.
Abela was born in Qormi, Malta, to George and Ludgarda (née Debono) Abela. He attended the local primary school in Qormi, and the Lyceum in Hamrun. In 1965 he enrolled in the University of Malta, where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree. He continued his studies as a teacher for a short while and became a notary
held the position of Financial Director (3 years), followed by becoming vice-president (2 years) and as President before resigning.
Career Politics.
Abela Wadge contested the local election in Msida in 2013, as a candidate with the Nationalist Party, and was elected councilor. He was assigned the portfolio of Sports & Youths. In the same year, he was elected as an executive member of the KKLPN. On 15 September 2014, he was accepted by the Nationalist Party to run for the general election,