President Confident of United Front Against PPM/PNC in Presidential Runoff

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expressed confidence that a united front with The Democrats will secure a landslide victory over opposition candidate Dr Mohamed Muizzu in the presidential runoff on 30 September 2023. Solih acknowledged internal divisions within the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and cited first-round results where he received 39% against Muizzu's 46%. He denied signing agreements compromising Maldives' independence or allowing foreign soldiers. Solih also mentioned a possible constitutional referendum to change to a parliamentary system, highlighting common ground with The Democrats. The runoff is expected to be highly contentious.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expressed confidence that a united front with The Democrats will secure a landslide victory over opposition candidate Dr Mohamed Muizzu in the presidential runoff on 30 September 2023. Solih acknowledged internal divisions within the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and cited first-round results where he received 39% against Muizzu's 46%. He denied signing agreements compromising Maldives' independence or allowing foreign soldiers. Solih also mentioned a possible constitutional referendum to change to a parliamentary system, highlighting common ground with The Democrats. The runoff is expected to be highly contentious.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih expressed confidence that a united front with The Democrats will secure a landslide victory over opposition candidate Dr Mohamed Muizzu in the presidential runoff on 30 September 2023. Solih acknowledged internal divisions within the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) and cited first-round results where he received 39% against Muizzu's 46%. He denied signing agreements compromising Maldives' independence or allowing foreign soldiers. Solih also mentioned a possible constitutional referendum to change to a parliamentary system, highlighting common ground with The Democrats. The runoff is expected to be highly contentious.

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