Maldivian Political Parties Mull Over Transition to Parliamentary System

Maldivian political parties are negotiating a possible transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system. The Democrats have proposed a referendum on 25 September, ahead of the presidential runoff on 30 September. The ruling MDP has not decided, while opposition PPM resists. Hassan Latheef, interim chairperson of The Democrats, stated that the presidential system has flaws, citing repeated need for coalitions. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih noted that a signed agreement is necessary for public legitimacy.

Maldivian political parties are negotiating a possible transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system. The Democrats have proposed a referendum on 25 September, ahead of the presidential runoff on 30 September. The ruling MDP has not decided, while opposition PPM resists. Hassan Latheef, interim chairperson of The Democrats, stated that the presidential system has flaws, citing repeated need for coalitions. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih noted that a signed agreement is necessary for public legitimacy.

Maldivian political parties are negotiating a possible transition from a presidential to a parliamentary system. The Democrats have proposed a referendum on 25 September, ahead of the presidential runoff on 30 September. The ruling MDP has not decided, while opposition PPM resists. Hassan Latheef, interim chairperson of The Democrats, stated that the presidential system has flaws, citing repeated need for coalitions. President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih noted that a signed agreement is necessary for public legitimacy.

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