Opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) President Abdulla Shahid has accused the government of robbing the people of their rights and looting the state, warning that the country is being driven to the brink of bankruptcy.
Speaking at the 26th sitting of the fourth session of the MDP National Assembly, Shahid said citizens across the country feel the state and their rights have been stolen. He alleged that the government has drained the state treasury through secretive spending, including the purchase of drones and other equipment, while undermining key democratic institutions.
Shahid further claimed that the judiciary has lost public trust, decentralization has been dismantled, and state-owned companies have been politically exploited to fund elections. He warned that if this continues, the state could face bankruptcy as early as April next year.
Highlighting growing public concern over the economic crisis, Shahid noted that the exchange rate of the US dollar has risen to above MVR 20, worsening financial pressures on households.
Calling for nationwide mobilization, Shahid urged Maldivians to join protests to hold the government accountable. The MDP National Assembly has passed a resolution to stage a major demonstration in the capital on October 3 and to continue protests until what it describes as “looting and mismanagement” are brought to an end.
Shahid stressed that the MDP is prepared to make whatever sacrifices are necessary to restore the country’s stability, declaring the upcoming demonstrations as a decisive moment to “save the nation.”
Speaking at the 26th sitting of the fourth session of the MDP National Assembly, Shahid said citizens across the country feel the state and their rights have been stolen. He alleged that the government has drained the state treasury through secretive spending, including the purchase of drones and other equipment, while undermining key democratic institutions.
Shahid further claimed that the judiciary has lost public trust, decentralization has been dismantled, and state-owned companies have been politically exploited to fund elections. He warned that if this continues, the state could face bankruptcy as early as April next year.
Highlighting growing public concern over the economic crisis, Shahid noted that the exchange rate of the US dollar has risen to above MVR 20, worsening financial pressures on households.
Calling for nationwide mobilization, Shahid urged Maldivians to join protests to hold the government accountable. The MDP National Assembly has passed a resolution to stage a major demonstration in the capital on October 3 and to continue protests until what it describes as “looting and mismanagement” are brought to an end.
Shahid stressed that the MDP is prepared to make whatever sacrifices are necessary to restore the country’s stability, declaring the upcoming demonstrations as a decisive moment to “save the nation.”
