Personally in Favour of Presidential System But Party Will Have Final Say: President Solih

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated he personally supports a presidential system of government but will abide by the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) decision. The MDP national assembly is scheduled to meet to decide on supporting a presidential or parliamentary system. Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed interest in rejoining the party and favors a parliamentary system. Solih noted that 99% of the MDP national assembly opposes Nasheed's return and a shift to parliamentarism. The parliament had directed the Elections Commission (EC) to hold a referendum on the system of governance, but the EC requested clarification on the referendum questions. A parliamentary session to address the issue was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Solih emphasized that any constitutional change requires a two-thirds majority in parliament and a public referendum.

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated he personally supports a presidential system of government but will abide by the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) decision. The MDP national assembly is scheduled to meet to decide on supporting a presidential or parliamentary system. Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed interest in rejoining the party and favors a parliamentary system. Solih noted that 99% of the MDP national assembly opposes Nasheed's return and a shift to parliamentarism. The parliament had directed the Elections Commission (EC) to hold a referendum on the system of governance, but the EC requested clarification on the referendum questions. A parliamentary session to address the issue was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Solih emphasized that any constitutional change requires a two-thirds majority in parliament and a public referendum.

Outgoing President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih stated he personally supports a presidential system of government but will abide by the Maldivian Democratic Party's (MDP) decision. The MDP national assembly is scheduled to meet to decide on supporting a presidential or parliamentary system. Former President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed interest in rejoining the party and favors a parliamentary system. Solih noted that 99% of the MDP national assembly opposes Nasheed's return and a shift to parliamentarism. The parliament had directed the Elections Commission (EC) to hold a referendum on the system of governance, but the EC requested clarification on the referendum questions. A parliamentary session to address the issue was cancelled due to lack of quorum. Solih emphasized that any constitutional change requires a two-thirds majority in parliament and a public referendum.

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