Former Speaker Qasim Ibrahim Cautions Against Upcoming Governance Referendum

Former Speaker Qasim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhooree Party (JP), cautioned against the timing of a referendum on the governance system, arguing it would be unconstitutional and destabilizing. He echoed concerns raised by Transparency Maldives about the compressed timeline and lack of public debate. Ibrahim warned that changing to a parliamentary system would primarily benefit political elites and could spark 'the fire of sedition and corruption'. He urged cessation of the referendum process to focus on national stability.

Former Speaker Qasim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhooree Party (JP), cautioned against the timing of a referendum on the governance system, arguing it would be unconstitutional and destabilizing. He echoed concerns raised by Transparency Maldives about the compressed timeline and lack of public debate. Ibrahim warned that changing to a parliamentary system would primarily benefit political elites and could spark 'the fire of sedition and corruption'. He urged cessation of the referendum process to focus on national stability.

Former Speaker Qasim Ibrahim, leader of the Jumhooree Party (JP), cautioned against the timing of a referendum on the governance system, arguing it would be unconstitutional and destabilizing. He echoed concerns raised by Transparency Maldives about the compressed timeline and lack of public debate. Ibrahim warned that changing to a parliamentary system would primarily benefit political elites and could spark 'the fire of sedition and corruption'. He urged cessation of the referendum process to focus on national stability.

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