Solih Warns of Tyranny Traits in Current Regime

Former Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, serving as a special advisor at the main opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), voiced concerns regarding the current administration, labelling it as displaying characteristics akin to a tyrannical regime. 

Solih articulated his views during a campaign event held at the Raalhugandu area of Male’ last night.

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At the rally, Solih portrayed the current administration as regressive, likening it to a vessel rapidly backpedalling in its trajectory. He asserted that the administration’s actions were regressing the nation by approximately two decades and exhibited signs of tyranny.

Highlighting the administration’s initial actions upon assuming power, Solih noted its obstruction of the press. He contrasted this with the democratic principles previously established, suggesting that despite attempts to stifle freedom of expression, the regime faced opposition and scrutiny.

Solih further accused the administration of leveraging job security as a means to coerce employees into supporting government agendas and participating in campaign events.

Citing the summons issued to MDP’s chairperson Fayyaz Ismail for interrogation in a corruption probe, Solih contended that the administration was now targeting political figures. He expressed apprehension over the narrowing space for political engagement, warning of potential arrests of political leaders and speculated future encroachments on judicial and law enforcement entities.

Moreover, Solih accused the administration of pursuing actions aimed at diminishing the authority of Parliament from its inception.