Yameen Voices Bitterness Over Supreme Court Ruling

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, currently under house arrest while serving an 11-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, voiced bitterness over the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Elections Commission's decision to bar him from the recent presidential election due to his criminal conviction. Justice Husnu Al Suood stated that Yameen does not meet the criteria of Article 109(f) of the Constitution. Yameen claimed the ruling sets a dangerous precedent, allowing incumbents to suppress opposition by obtaining lower court convictions and delaying appeals. He alleged government collusion with courts to delay his appeal and expressed hope that his appeal will prove his innocence.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, currently under house arrest while serving an 11-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, voiced bitterness over the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Elections Commission's decision to bar him from the recent presidential election due to his criminal conviction. Justice Husnu Al Suood stated that Yameen does not meet the criteria of Article 109(f) of the Constitution. Yameen claimed the ruling sets a dangerous precedent, allowing incumbents to suppress opposition by obtaining lower court convictions and delaying appeals. He alleged government collusion with courts to delay his appeal and expressed hope that his appeal will prove his innocence.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, currently under house arrest while serving an 11-year sentence for corruption and money laundering, voiced bitterness over the Supreme Court ruling that upheld the Elections Commission's decision to bar him from the recent presidential election due to his criminal conviction. Justice Husnu Al Suood stated that Yameen does not meet the criteria of Article 109(f) of the Constitution. Yameen claimed the ruling sets a dangerous precedent, allowing incumbents to suppress opposition by obtaining lower court convictions and delaying appeals. He alleged government collusion with courts to delay his appeal and expressed hope that his appeal will prove his innocence.

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