Adeeb and Ziyath Released Following Presidential Pardon
Former Vice President Ahmed Adeeb and former Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation (MMPRC) Managing Director Abdulla Ziyath have been granted a presidential pardon by President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Both individuals had been convicted in connection to the MMPRC scandal.
We are pleased to share with you an important announcement regarding the recent development involving Maldives Third-Way Democrats President, @Ahmed_Adeeb.
We are delighted to inform you that President Adeeb has been granted a Presidential pardon. This decision not only… pic.twitter.com/M7RJJO56Z8— Maldives Third-Way Democrats (@MTDSecretariat) November 13, 2023
According to a spokesperson from the Maldives Correctional Service (MCS), the official notification of the presidential pardon was received today.
As of now, President Solih’s spokesperson, Mohamed Miuvaan, has not provided immediate comments regarding the motivations behind this decision.