President Solih Likens Elections to Football, Promises Second Half Win

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ramped up election rhetoric, questioning how rival Mohamed Muizzu would fund proposed developments if elected. Muizzu, the PPM/PNC candidate, led Solih by 7% in the first round. The second round is set for 30 September. Solih likened the election to a football match, saying he would win the second half despite being behind. He criticized Muizzu's promises as unrealistic, accusing him of deception. Solih urged voters who stayed home in the first round to re-register and vote. He predicted a large victory, citing the Jumhooree Party's potential support, though it has not endorsed either candidate.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ramped up election rhetoric, questioning how rival Mohamed Muizzu would fund proposed developments if elected. Muizzu, the PPM/PNC candidate, led Solih by 7% in the first round. The second round is set for 30 September. Solih likened the election to a football match, saying he would win the second half despite being behind. He criticized Muizzu's promises as unrealistic, accusing him of deception. Solih urged voters who stayed home in the first round to re-register and vote. He predicted a large victory, citing the Jumhooree Party's potential support, though it has not endorsed either candidate.

President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih ramped up election rhetoric, questioning how rival Mohamed Muizzu would fund proposed developments if elected. Muizzu, the PPM/PNC candidate, led Solih by 7% in the first round. The second round is set for 30 September. Solih likened the election to a football match, saying he would win the second half despite being behind. He criticized Muizzu's promises as unrealistic, accusing him of deception. Solih urged voters who stayed home in the first round to re-register and vote. He predicted a large victory, citing the Jumhooree Party's potential support, though it has not endorsed either candidate.

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