Yameen Urges Voters to Reject PNC in Council Polls

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom urged voters to reject candidates from the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) in the 4 April local council elections, describing the vote as a key chance to hold the government accountable. Speaking at a rally organized by the People's National Front (PNF) at Artificial Beach, Yameen criticized the PNC for controlling both executive and legislature but failing to improve lives. He stated the council elections are the last major opportunity before the next presidential election to check the government. Yameen announced he would back PNF and independent candidates against the PNC and also urged voters to oppose a planned referendum on merging presidential and parliamentary elections.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom urged voters to reject candidates from the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) in the 4 April local council elections, describing the vote as a key chance to hold the government accountable. Speaking at a rally organized by the People's National Front (PNF) at Artificial Beach, Yameen criticized the PNC for controlling both executive and legislature but failing to improve lives. He stated the council elections are the last major opportunity before the next presidential election to check the government. Yameen announced he would back PNF and independent candidates against the PNC and also urged voters to oppose a planned referendum on merging presidential and parliamentary elections.

Former President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom urged voters to reject candidates from the ruling People's National Congress (PNC) in the 4 April local council elections, describing the vote as a key chance to hold the government accountable. Speaking at a rally organized by the People's National Front (PNF) at Artificial Beach, Yameen criticized the PNC for controlling both executive and legislature but failing to improve lives. He stated the council elections are the last major opportunity before the next presidential election to check the government. Yameen announced he would back PNF and independent candidates against the PNC and also urged voters to oppose a planned referendum on merging presidential and parliamentary elections.

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