MDP Urges Police to Investigate PNC Membership Forms Signed by Villimalé MP

On January 19, 2025, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) urged police to investigate PNC membership forms signed by Villimalé MP Mohamed Ismail, alleging they were filled using stolen identity information. MDP legal director Mahfooz Saeed demanded scrutiny of all forms signed by Ismail. Ismail denied wrongdoing. The MDP cited Section 49 of the Political Parties Act, which imposes fines of MVR 5,000 to 10,000 per illegal registration. Leaked photographs showed Home Minister Ali Ihusaan with Home Ministry and DNR staff allegedly filling out forms. The MDP demanded Ihusaan's suspension and has filed a no-confidence motion against him. Ihusaan denied the claims, stating the photos were taken at the Velana building not the Home Ministry. The MDP also wrote to the Elections Commission to halt processing of the forms.

On January 19, 2025, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) urged police to investigate PNC membership forms signed by Villimalé MP Mohamed Ismail, alleging they were filled using stolen identity information. MDP legal director Mahfooz Saeed demanded scrutiny of all forms signed by Ismail. Ismail denied wrongdoing. The MDP cited Section 49 of the Political Parties Act, which imposes fines of MVR 5,000 to 10,000 per illegal registration. Leaked photographs showed Home Minister Ali Ihusaan with Home Ministry and DNR staff allegedly filling out forms. The MDP demanded Ihusaan's suspension and has filed a no-confidence motion against him. Ihusaan denied the claims, stating the photos were taken at the Velana building not the Home Ministry. The MDP also wrote to the Elections Commission to halt processing of the forms.

On January 19, 2025, the opposition Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) urged police to investigate PNC membership forms signed by Villimalé MP Mohamed Ismail, alleging they were filled using stolen identity information. MDP legal director Mahfooz Saeed demanded scrutiny of all forms signed by Ismail. Ismail denied wrongdoing. The MDP cited Section 49 of the Political Parties Act, which imposes fines of MVR 5,000 to 10,000 per illegal registration. Leaked photographs showed Home Minister Ali Ihusaan with Home Ministry and DNR staff allegedly filling out forms. The MDP demanded Ihusaan's suspension and has filed a no-confidence motion against him. Ihusaan denied the claims, stating the photos were taken at the Velana building not the Home Ministry. The MDP also wrote to the Elections Commission to halt processing of the forms.

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