Maldives’ Political Problems Rooted in Presidential System, Says Nasheed
Former President Mohamed Nasheed | Photo: People’s Majlis
Former President Mohamed Nasheed has reaffirmed his belief that the Maldives’ governance challenges stem largely from the presidential system in place.
Alhugandah fenna gothugai Raajjeyge varah gina nurangalhu kan kamuge aslakee Riyaasee Nizaam ge verikan. Vaki veri ehge massala eh noon. Parliamentary nizaam aai preferential (gina vote dhevey) voting ah badhalu vevijje nama ethah kameh islaahu vaane kamah dheken.
— Mohamed Nasheed (@MohamedNasheed) May 4, 2025advertisement
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In a statement shared on the social media platform X, Nasheed emphasised that the system of government, rather than individual political leadership, is the primary factor contributing to many of the country’s issues. He maintained that transitioning to a parliamentary system combined with preferential voting could help address several of the difficulties currently facing the Maldives.
Nasheed has been a consistent advocate of parliamentary governance, a stance he actively pursued during his time as Speaker of the 19th Parliament. While in office, he led initiatives aimed at shifting the Maldives away from its presidential model.
In parallel, President Dr Mohamed Muizzu has voiced support for electoral reform, particularly endorsing the introduction of a single round of preferential voting to replace the current two-round presidential election system.
