Former MP Ibrahim Shareef, also known as Kelaa Ibrey, has criticized the current government, accusing it of undermining democracy and leading the country into economic turmoil.

In an interview with a local media outlet yesterday, Shareef expressed concern that the government's actions provide no hope for the people and drive the Maldives into an economic abyss.

Shareef further criticized the Maldivian parliament, stating that it is failing to hold the government accountable. He claimed that the government is "working against democracy in the name of democracy" and that there is a dangerous overlap between governance and legislative powers, with parliament members allegedly following the government's directives without question.

"This is very bad for democracy and the people," Shareef remarked during the interview.

Additionally, Shareef addressed concerns over government loans, stating that while previous administrations had taken loans for national development projects with proper repayment plans in place, the current government should not mislead the public regarding its financial decisions.

Shareef 's comments come amid growing political discourse on the state of democracy and governance in the Maldives, adding to the broader debate about the country’s economic and political direction.