Former Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ahmed Saleem (Maaz Saleem), has called for the resignation of President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, citing concerns over the Maldivian economy and unfulfilled promises.
In a post on social media platform X, Maaz Saleem criticized the current administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on key promises made during the election campaign. He highlighted several commitments, including not increasing taxes, paying fishermen within 48 hours, limiting political appointments, and abolishing bank card limits. Saleem also mentioned the promise to refrain from confiscating land allocated to Male' residents, avoiding theft from the treasury, and halting the printing of money without restraint.
"These promises were made publicly, not fabricated by the people," Saleem stated. He pointed out that seven months into President Muizzu's term, the government has reduced the credit card limit to $50, increased GST, TGST, import duties, and the green tax, and decided to print money without limits. He also noted that fishermen are only paid for their catch when they protest.
Saleem argued that these actions reflect poorly on President Muizzu's leadership abilities, suggesting that he governs for personal desires rather than the country's best interests. Drawing a parallel to Sri Lanka's economic crisis, Saleem warned against similar mismanagement in the Maldives.
"Don't impoverish the people and destroy the country. Don't let what happened in neighboring Sri Lanka happen here. Resign soon. This country is bigger than Muizzu," Saleem urged.
In a post on social media platform X, Maaz Saleem criticized the current administration, accusing it of failing to deliver on key promises made during the election campaign. He highlighted several commitments, including not increasing taxes, paying fishermen within 48 hours, limiting political appointments, and abolishing bank card limits. Saleem also mentioned the promise to refrain from confiscating land allocated to Male' residents, avoiding theft from the treasury, and halting the printing of money without restraint.
"These promises were made publicly, not fabricated by the people," Saleem stated. He pointed out that seven months into President Muizzu's term, the government has reduced the credit card limit to $50, increased GST, TGST, import duties, and the green tax, and decided to print money without limits. He also noted that fishermen are only paid for their catch when they protest.
Saleem argued that these actions reflect poorly on President Muizzu's leadership abilities, suggesting that he governs for personal desires rather than the country's best interests. Drawing a parallel to Sri Lanka's economic crisis, Saleem warned against similar mismanagement in the Maldives.
"Don't impoverish the people and destroy the country. Don't let what happened in neighboring Sri Lanka happen here. Resign soon. This country is bigger than Muizzu," Saleem urged.
