Alan Abela-Wadge
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Councilor Alan Abela-Wadge | |
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 Alan Abela-Wadge in 2015 | |
| Constituency | Malta – 9th & 10th Districts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 March 1987 Msida, Malta |
| Political party | Nationalist Party |
| Residence(s) | Msida, Malta |
| Alma mater | Doctorate in Business Administration |
| Occupation | Politician, Football Administrator, Online Influencer |
| Website | abela-wadge |
Alan Abela-Wadge (born 15 March 1987) is a Maltese politician and former councillor on the Msida Local Council. He served as a local councillor from 2013 to 2019, representing the Nationalist Party. Abela-Wadge is well known for his significant weight loss, shedding over 100kg through a Gastric Bypass procedure, reducing his weight from 200.1kg to 95kg. Following his transformation, he became an online influencer, advocating for the benefits of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and sharing his liberal perspectives on current affairs.
Career
[edit]Abela-Wadge started his professional career in banking after graduating and worked in the field for about 12 years. Over the last 15 years Alan moved into sales and currently serves as the Head of Sales for a local company. Alan also holds a directorship in a family owned business.
Football
[edit]Abela-Wadge was a committee member with Msida Saint-Joseph F.C. for 10 years, where he held various positions including Financial Director and President before resigning in 2015.[1]
Politics
[edit]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.[2] 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, on their behalf.[3] In July 2015, he was elected as the President of the College of Local Councillors.
See also
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References
[edit]- ^ "NEW PRESIDENT FOR MSIDA ST. JOSEPH". Maltafootball.com. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ "Electoral Commission of Malta". Electoral.gov.mt. Retrieved 30 July 2017.
- ^ (15 September 2014). "PN Approves First New General Election Candidates". Times of Malta. Retrieved 7 June 2015.